John Simatovich Elementary School

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Simatovich Elementary School, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as a core academic institution within the Porter Township School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into middle school while encouraging a sense of curiosity and personal growth.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the Valparaiso community, often leveraging its location to encourage parent involvement and local collaboration. Staff and educators at John Simatovich prioritize a safe and inclusive atmosphere, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body. As part of the broader Porter Township district, the school benefits from a focused commitment to excellence, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for long-term success in their academic journeys.

280

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Simatovich Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	59
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
205 (73.2%)
Hispanic
59 (21.1%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Union Township School Corp
Phone:	(219)759-2508
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 27

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49