Below Average
#1480 of 1,823 schools in IN
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Portage Township Schools · Portage, IN
A Portage Township Schools elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2374 McCool Rd, Portage, IN 46368
- Math 45% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ethel R Jones Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 Ethel R Jones Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Crisman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Nativity of Our Savior/diocesePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 154 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portage Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is listed in Portage Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portage, IN, part of Portage Township Schools, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,480 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel R Jones Elementary School
What grades does Ethel R Jones Elementary School serve?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel R Jones Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ethel R Jones Elementary School rank in IN?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks #1,480 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Ethel R Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel R Jones Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ethel R Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ethel R Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel R Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ethel R Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (219) 763-8025
- 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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