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Central Elementary School

Portage, Indiana · Grades K to 5 · Portage Township Schools

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About Central Elementary School

Located in Portage, Indiana, Central Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 409 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Portage. There are about 16.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (25 teachers in all). It is one of 11 schools in Portage Township Schools. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Porter County. There are 30 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2825 Russell St, Portage, IN 46368
Phone	(219) 763-8015
School district	Portage Township Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	409
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25
Students per teacher	16.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Porter County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180915001508). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Nativity of Our Savior/DiocesePrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Portage · 0.5 mi Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Portage · 0.5 mi Willowcreek Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Portage · 0.5 mi George L Myers Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Portage · 0.9 mi William Fegely Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Portage · 1 mi Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Portage · 1.2 mi Portage High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Portage · 1.7 mi Crisman Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Portage · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

Central Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School reported 409 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?

About 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 409 students and 25 teachers in federal data.

Is Central Elementary School a public or charter school?

Central Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central Elementary School in?

Central Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/portage-township-schools/

Where is Central Elementary School located?

Central Elementary School is at 2825 Russell St, Portage, IN 46368. The phone number is (219) 763-8015.

How many other schools are near Central Elementary School?

There are 30 other schools within 5 miles of Central Elementary School in our directory.