Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Valparaiso, IN Grades KG–05 Suburb: Small Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (60.8)
  • 131 Students
  • 9.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)531-3030 Phone
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Central Elementary School
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (60.8)
131
Students
9.5
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(219)531-3030
Phone

Central Elementary School is a public school administered by the Valparaiso Community Schools district in Valparaiso, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 131 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
131.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 71% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.79:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
50.4%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 2% better
School Details
School Name
Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
181197001882
State School ID
IN-6560-6891
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
City
Valparaiso
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46385
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18005
State Leg. Lower
18004
Latitude
41.47118
Longitude
-87.06017
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
131
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 66 50.4%
Not Applicable 43 32.8%
District Info
District Name
Valparaiso Community Schools
LEAID
1811970
State LEA ID
IN-6560
Phone
(219)531-3000
Website
http://www.valpo.k12.in.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Valparaiso
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$101,329K
Federal Revenue
$5,071K
State Revenue
$58,085K
Local Revenue
$38,173K
Total Expenditure
$97,758K
Instruction Exp.
$40,692K
Support Services
$29,609K
Other Current Exp.
$3,304K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Elementary School

1
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Valparaiso · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Northview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Parkview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Valparaiso · Middle
1.1 mi
6
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
131 students are enrolled at Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Elementary School have?
Central Elementary School has 9.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central Elementary School located in?
Central Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Elementary School belong to?
Central Elementary School is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools school district.
How much does Valparaiso Community Schools spend per student?
The Valparaiso Community Schools district spends approximately $746,244,275 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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