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Crisman Elementary School
Elementary School · Portage Township Schools · Portage, IN
A Portage Township Schools elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6161 Old Porter Rd, Portage, IN 46368
- Math 40% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crisman Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Crisman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,638
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Ethel R Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Portage Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crisman Elementary School is listed in Portage Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crisman Elementary School
Crisman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portage, IN, part of Portage Township Schools, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crisman Elementary School
What grades does Crisman Elementary School serve?
Crisman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crisman Elementary School?
Crisman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crisman Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crisman Elementary School rank in IN?
Crisman Elementary School ranks #1,652 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Crisman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crisman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crisman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crisman Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crisman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crisman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crisman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crisman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (219) 763-8020
- Area population (ZIP 46368)
- 40,237
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46368; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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