Data Dashboard
LEAD brings together data from multiple sources to provide a tool for our community to explore, analyze, and evaluate our collective progress
The Learning, Engagement, and Attainment Dashboard (LEAD) indicators were selected to help our community assess and track our progress in ensuring all of our residents have accessible and relevant pathways to high value credentials. The indicators reflect the important milestones on the pathway to attainment and lifelong learning – beginning with children being ready for kindergarten all the way through to the many opportunities for a person to earn high-value credentials within our community.
For background context and information about Elkhart County’s population please see the Elkhart County Population Profile.
Early Childhood
Our community is committed to building a system that ensures all young children and families have the resources and support they need to thrive through the work of Building Strong Brains – Elkhart County’s Early Childhood Initiative. We recognize that the earliest experiences of young children significantly impact their future outcomes. These indicators help us know how well our community is helping young children be prepared with the tools they need for future academic and life success.
Readiness for Kindergarten
% of Elkhart County public school kindergarten students rated as performing all skills of the Early Childhood Skills Inventory “All or Most of the Time"
37%
Reading by 3rd Grade
% of Elkhart County public school third grade students that receive a passing score on the IREAD
86%
Early Childhood
Our community is committed to building a system that ensures all young children and families have the resources and support they need to thrive through the work of Building Strong Brains – Elkhart County’s Early Childhood Initiative. We recognize that the earliest experiences of young children significantly impact their future outcomes. These indicators help us know how well our community is helping young children be prepared with the tools they need for future academic and life success.
Readiness for Kindergarten
% of Elkhart County public school kindergarten students rated as performing all skills of the Early Childhood Skills Inventory “All or Most of the Time"
37%
Reading by 3rd Grade
% of Elkhart County public school third grade students that receive a passing score on the IREAD
86%
School Attendance
% of Elkhart County public school students that attend at least 94% of instructional days during the academic year
58%
Student Engagement
% of 5th-12th grade respondents to the Gallup Poll that report being engaged in school
31%
Student Hope
% of 5th-12th grade respondents to the Gallup Poll that report feeling hopeful about their futures
33%
Extracurricular Participation
% of 5th-12th grade survey respondents that report participating in an extracurricular activitiy
67%
College and Career Coursework
% of Elkhart County high school graduates that earned dual credit
61%
High School Graduation
% of Elkhart County public high school students that graduate high school on-time
95%
K-12 Engagement and Success
We know that experiences during K-12 significantly shape our children’s future trajectory. Engagement in school and extracurriculars, coursework and students’ attitudes about the future each provide a lens to better understand the experiences of our youth. These indicators provide a snapshot of outcomes throughout the K-12 journey.
K-12 Engagement and Success
We know that experiences during K-12 significantly shape our children’s future trajectory. Engagement in school and extracurriculars, coursework and students’ attitudes about the future each provide a lens to better understand the experiences of our youth. These indicators provide a snapshot of outcomes throughout the K-12 journey.
School Attendance
% of Elkhart County public school students that attend at least 94% of instructional days during the academic year
58%
Student Engagement
% of 5th-12th grade respondents to the Gallup Poll that report being engaged in school
31%
Student Hope
% of 5th-12th grade respondents to the Gallup Poll that report feeling hopeful about their futures
33%
Extracurricular Participation
% of 5th-12th grade survey respondents that report participating in an extracurricular activitiy
67%
College and Career Coursework
% of Elkhart County high school graduates that earned dual credit
61%
High School Graduation
% of Elkhart County public high school students that graduate high school on-time
95%
Pathways to High-Value Credentials
Youth and adults need access to diverse pathways to high-value credentials. These indicators provide a snapshot of our county’s current pathways and how our residents are engaging with these opportunities.
High School Students Graduating with College/Career Credentials
10%
High School Graduates Enrolling in Postsecondary Institutions
45%
High School Graduates Earning a 2-year /4-year Postsecondary Degree
13%/44%
Adults Earning Postsecondary Certificates
533
Adults Earning Industry-Recognized Certifications
Coming Soon
Active Registered Apprentices
382
Pathways to High-Value Credentials
Youth and adults need access to diverse pathways to high-value credentials. These indicators provide a snapshot of our county’s current pathways and how our residents are engaging with these opportunities.
High School Students Graduating with College/Career Credentials
10%
High School Graduates Enrolling in Postsecondary Institutions
45%
High School Graduates Earning a 2-year /4-year Postsecondary Degree
13%/44%
Adults Earning Postsecondary Certificates
533
Adults Earning Industry-Recognized Certifications
Coming Soon
Active Registered Apprentices
382
Adults with a High School Diploma
82%
Adults with Some College, No Degree
19%
Adults with a Postsecondary Degree
27%
Poverty Rate by Attainment
Median Earnings by Attainment
Median earnings for Elkhart County adults (ages 25 and older) by their level of educational attainment
Employment Status by Attainment
Countywide Attainment
Our overall attainment data allows us to track the percentage of our total population that has a high-value credential. We can evaluate the importance of attainment in our community by looking at the impact of attainment on poverty, earnings and employment.
Countywide Attainment
Our overall attainment data allows us to track the percentage of our total population that has a high-value credential. We can evaluate the importance of attainment in our community by looking at the impact of attainment on poverty, earnings and employment.
Adults with a High School Diploma
82%
Adults with Some College, No Degree
19%
Adults with a Postsecondary Degree
27%
Poverty Rate by Attainment
Median Earnings by Attainment
Median earnings for Elkhart County adults (ages 25 and older) by their level of educational attainment
Employment Status by Attainment
