Ethel R Jones Elementary School

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ethel R. Jones Elementary School, located at 2374 McCool Road in Portage, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Portage Township School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transitions they will face as they advance through their primary education and eventually into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ethel R. Jones Elementary is known for its role as a hub for the local Portage community. The school promotes a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed. With a dedicated focus on building a strong educational foundation, the school emphasizes character development and inclusivity, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

363

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	111
Black	43
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
197 (54.3%)
Hispanic
111 (30.6%)
Black
43 (11.8%)
Two or More
11 (3.0%)
Asian
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)763-8025
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 70

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 48