Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 · Valparaiso Community Schools
#202 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#12718 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Valparaiso, in the Valparaiso Community Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 131 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 202nd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 131.
There are 23 schools in Valparaiso; Central Elementary School ranks 19th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students · 560 m away
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 1.2 km away
Northview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students · 1.3 km away
Parkview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students · 1.4 km away
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 1.8 km away
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 1.9 km away
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students · 2.5 km away
Heavilin Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students · 3.1 km away
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students · 3.3 km away
Flint Lake Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 4.2 km away
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126 students
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126 students
Green Township Elementary School
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
137 students
Deputy Elementary School
Deputy · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
138 students
Tri-Township Elementary School
Wanatah · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #202 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School ranks #202 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #12718 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 131 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.