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Central Elementary School

Portage, Michigan · Grades K to 5 · Portage Public Schools

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About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Portage, Michigan. Enrollment was 439 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Portage. With about 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Kalamazoo County. Within 5 miles there are 27 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Portage Public Schools runs 14 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	8422 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
Phone	(269) 323-6100
School district	Portage Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	439
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27
Students per teacher	16.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Kalamazoo County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 262895006486). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Portage Central Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Portage · 0.3 mi Portage Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Portage · 0.3 mi Woodland Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Portage · 1.4 mi St Michael Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Portage · 1.7 mi Lake Center Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Portage · 2 mi Haverhill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Portage · 2 mi Moorsbridge Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Portage · 2.1 mi Portage West Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Portage · 2.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

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 439 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 439 students and 27 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 Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/portage-public-schools/

Where is Central Elementary School located?

Central Elementary School is at 8422 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002. The phone number is (269) 323-6100.

How many other schools are near Central Elementary School?

There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of Central Elementary School in our directory.