Central Elementary School

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 2825 Russell St in Portage, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Portage Township School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, Central Elementary aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of curiosity and personal responsibility.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its role as a neighborhood hub for families in the Portage area. Through a combination of experienced faculty, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on student-centered instruction, Central Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its learners. The school culture prioritizes strong communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

409

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	121
Black	64
Asian	2
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
187 (45.7%)
Hispanic
121 (29.6%)
Black
64 (15.6%)
Two or More
34 (8.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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:	Portage Township Schools
Phone:	(219)763-8015
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 3

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 61