CRISMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Crisman Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portage Township Schools school district, located in Portage, IN with about 457 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Crisman Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crisman Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Portage Township Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the local community, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques to engage students across various subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Beyond academics, Crisman Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture, encouraging students to develop essential character traits such as responsibility, respect, and perseverance. With a dedicated staff and an active approach to parent involvement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Portage community, aiming to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching foundation for every child.

For more information, contact Crisman Elementary School at (219) 763-8020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6161 Old Porter Rd
Portage, IN 46368-1699
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CRISMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portage, IN with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
457
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 457 students

White
57.8%
Hispanic/Latino
26.5%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
5.0%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.