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Central Elementary School

Valparaiso, Indiana · Grades K to 5 · Valparaiso Community Schools

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About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Valparaiso, Indiana. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 131 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Valparaiso. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (9.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a small metro area, in Porter County. Families comparing options will find 18 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 11 schools in Valparaiso Community Schools.

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School facts

Address	653 Hayes Leonard Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone	(219) 531-3030
School district	Valparaiso Community Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	131
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	9.5
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Porter County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 181197001882). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Valparaiso · 0.3 mi Memorial Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Valparaiso · 0.7 mi Northview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Valparaiso · 0.8 mi Parkview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Valparaiso · 0.9 mi Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Valparaiso · 1.1 mi Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Valparaiso · 1.2 mi Montessori Academy of ValparaisoPrivate · Grades PreK to KValparaiso · 1.3 mi St Paul Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Valparaiso · 1.4 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 131 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 131 students and 9.5 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 Valparaiso Community Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/valparaiso-community-schools/

Where is Central Elementary School located?

Central Elementary School is at 653 Hayes Leonard Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385. The phone number is (219) 531-3030.

How many other schools are near Central Elementary School?

There are 18 other schools within 5 miles of Central Elementary School in our directory.