Ethel R Jones Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portage, Indiana 46368 · Portage Township Schools
#476 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#21800 of 50,301 nationally
About Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Portage, in the Portage Township Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 476th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 10 schools in Portage; Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
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 Ethel R Jones Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 2.2 km away
Crisman Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students · 3.0 km away
Willowcreek Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students · 3.4 km away
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 3.6 km away
Portage High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students · 3.9 km away
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 4.0 km away
South Haven Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 4.4 km away
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students · 4.7 km away
George L Myers Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students · 5.4 km away
William Fegely Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students · 5.5 km away
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Newton Yost Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ethel R Jones Elementary School a good school?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #476 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 Ethel R Jones Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks #476 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #21800 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School had 363 students in 2025.
Is Ethel R Jones Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ethel R Jones Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.