Central Elementary School

653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385

134 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located on Hayes Leonard Road in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a key component of the Porter Township School Corporation. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As part of a smaller, tight-knit district, the school often emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from close connections with faculty and staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Elementary is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern learning tools with traditional educational values. The school encourages family involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between parents and educators. By maintaining a focus on both character building and academic achievement, Central Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing environment that helps young learners transition effectively to middle school and beyond.

134

Total Students

9.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
87 (64.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (26.1 %)
Black
7 (5.2 %)
Two or More
3 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3030
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 20