Northview Elementary School

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northview Elementary School is a public school located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving students within the Porter Township School Corporation. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. As part of a smaller school district, Northview emphasizes personalized attention and maintains a strong partnership with local families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for middle school transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northview Elementary is committed to character development and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. The school benefits from its location in Valparaiso, a community that places a high value on public education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive space where children can develop both their intellectual abilities and their interpersonal skills.

271

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	36
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
218 (80.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (13.3 %)
Black
12 (4.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)531-3100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 41

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 27