Central Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Valparaiso Community Schools
653 Hayes Leonard Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 · (219) 531-3030
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Academic performance
Math proficiency62%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 42.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
131Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
50%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten21
Grade 122
Grade 220
Grade 318
Grade 424
Grade 526
Students
White · 63%83
Hispanic · 25%33
Black · 5%6
Two or more races · 4%5
Asian · 2%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
137’20
135’21
134’22
130’23
131’24
Location
653 Hayes Leonard Rd Valparaiso
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.