Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Ethel R Jones Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel R Jones Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
8%
13%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Ethel R Jones Elementary School is ranked #621 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ethel R Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Ethel R Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crisman Elementary School, Rowena Kyle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
305 students attend Ethel R Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ethel R Jones Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ethel R Jones Elementary School offer ?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ethel R Jones Elementary School part of?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.
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