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Central Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2825 Russell St, Portage, IN 46368 · (219) 763-8015 · Part of Portage Township Schools
Students
409
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Central Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 42.6%
Location
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2825 Russell St, Portage
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K3
Kindergarten73
Grade 159
Grade 271
Grade 378
Grade 464
Grade 561
Enrollment over time
459’20
438’21
453’22
419’23
409’24
Down 10.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Hispanic 30%Black 16%Two or more races 8%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.