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Ethel R Jones Elementary School

2374 Mccool Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#621 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ethel R Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ethel R Jones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ethel R Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethel R Jones Elementary School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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