Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School has a C+ rating on Niche.

Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2825 Russell St, Portage, IN

Portage Township Schools

438 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mike Hamacher

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
28%

Reading Proficiency
23%

C+

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

23%

Math Proficiency

28%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
Teachers in First or Second Year 10.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 51.9%	Male 48.1%
White 47.5%	Hispanic 30.5%
Black 16.6%	Two or more races 5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/8/2022

The teachers and staff are wonderful!! My kid is flourishing there!! Have been going there 2 years so far and love it

5.0 parent

10/9/2017

This is the Principals 2nd year here at central, and he is doing amazing things. Our last principal has moved up to superintendent of Portage. Most all the teachers are wonderful people. Support staff is always working to help.

1.0 parent

10/2/2014

I went to the school to speak with the principal about my child being unjustly suspended, not only was she unwilling to speak with me, but she also called the police on me. I guess these schools don't like minorities.

5.0 parent

1/23/2014

I love this school. There are plenty of academics for the kids. The Principal is a great communicator. My child currently has all A's &B's.

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Portage High School

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B-

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Indiana Porter County Portage 46368

Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Portage, IN, in the Portage neighborhood, and is served by the Portage Township Schools in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 438 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $286,015. Discover additional schools in the area, like Portage High School, Thomas A. Edison Junior/Senior High School, Portage Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Portage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.

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