Crisman Elementary School

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Crisman Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Portage Township Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the local community, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques to engage students across various subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Beyond academics, Crisman Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture, encouraging students to develop essential character traits such as responsibility, respect, and perseverance. With a dedicated staff and an active approach to parent involvement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Portage community, aiming to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching foundation for every child.

343

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crisman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	93
Black	57
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
167 (48.7%)
Hispanic
93 (27.1%)
Black
57 (16.6%)
Two or More
22 (6.4%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)763-8020
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 1

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51