- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, IN
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel R Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180915001510
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel R Jones Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Portage, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ethel R Jones Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180915001510 · Portage, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 21.4:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High School (2,163 students)
Ethel R Jones Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ethel R Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High S
Portage High School
2,163 students
- Willowcreek Mi
Willowcreek Middle School
920 students
- William Fegely 566
William Fegely Middle School
566 students
- Rowena Kyle El 437
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
437 students
- Central Elemen 409
Central Elementary School
409 students
- This school 363
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Ethel R Jones Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel R Jones Elementary School compares
Ethel R Jones Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Ethel R Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Portage Township Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel R Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Fegely Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel R Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Portage
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Crisman Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
George L Myers Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel R Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, IN. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel R Jones Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Ethel R Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel R Jones Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Portage, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ethel R Jones Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Portage, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides Ethel R Jones Elementary School, Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students), Willowcreek Middle School (920 students), and William Fegely Middle School (566 students). See the Portage Township Schools district page for the complete list.