Central Elementary School
School Overview
Central Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Indiana. It is a school in Portage Township Schools district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 43% of students are proficient in Math learning and 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 521 students through grade KG to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 29 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 521 students are attending Central Elementary School. By gender, there are 262 and 259 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 59 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 43 | 21 | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 59 | 25 | 34 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 29 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,455 Households |
| Population | 46,955 |
| Male | 22,779 |
| Female | 24,451 |
| Child Population | 14,688 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,699 Units |
| Average House Value | $149,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $931 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $60,154 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.87% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Portage Township Schools
In Portage Township Schools, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PORTAGE, Indiana
2 private schools are serving students in PORTAGE, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.