Jerry Ross Elementary School

650 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jerry Ross Elementary School is a public school located in Crown Point, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade as part of the Crown Point Community School Corporation. Situated on Randolph Street, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. The institution typically focuses on foundational education, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their transition to the middle school level within the district.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Jerry Ross Elementary is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school actively encourages community involvement through various parent-teacher organizations and school-sponsored events, which help cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for families. With a commitment to modern educational standards and student-centered instruction, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body.

650

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jerry Ross Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	120
Black	37
Asian	11
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
456 (70.2%)
Hispanic
120 (18.5%)
Black
37 (5.7%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crown Point Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)663-3010
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 95