D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Central Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2825 Russell St, Portage, IN 46368
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.49 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.49 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (−2 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading +3 pts, math -5 pts51st percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading -8 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%42%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2825 Russell St
City Portage
ZIP Code 46368
District 1809150
NCES School ID 180915001508
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46368

Understanding the community around Central Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,188
Per Capita Income $33,709
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,500
Median Rent $1,076
Owner-Occupied 73.4%
Renter-Occupied 26.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.3%
Hispanic/Latino 30.3%
Black 15.3%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Elementary School receive per student?
Central Elementary School receives $14,031 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Elementary School in 46368 ▼
Avg Home Value
$274,439
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,505
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
26.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026