Central Elementary School vs Ethel R Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Indiana | Ethel R Jones Elementary School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,053 | #476 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #28898 of 50,301 | #21800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 44.5).
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 48.9%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 44.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Ethel R Jones Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 409. Ethel R Jones Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Ethel R Jones Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 705th of 1,053 and Ethel R Jones Elementary School is 476th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).