George L Myers Elementary School

332 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George L. Myers Elementary School, located at 3100 Willowdale in Portage, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Portage Township Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a suburban district, Myers Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience by utilizing a diverse curriculum that addresses the fundamental needs of students in their formative years, while also encouraging participation in extracurricular activities to build a strong school spirit.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a connection with the local Portage community and involving parents in the educational process, George L. Myers Elementary creates a collaborative atmosphere. With its commitment to high standards and a nurturing faculty, the school serves as a cornerstone for local families, providing both a structured academic foundation and a safe space for social and emotional development.

332

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George L Myers Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	101
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
182 (54.8%)
Hispanic
101 (30.4%)
Two or More
26 (7.8%)
Black
20 (6.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)763-8035
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
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 3

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47