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Ethel R Jones Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Portage, Indiana|Portage Township Schools
Portage, IN 46368
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Upcoming Events
Jul
16
Thu
Mobile MarketEvent
Jul
27
Mon
PTS School Board MeetingEvent
Aug
4
Tue
National Night OutEvent
Come to National Night Out and visit our booth! This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the upcoming school year. Read more
Aug
5
Wed
PACE Virtual Academy - First Day of SchoolEvent
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Aug
6
Thu
First Bell LuncheonEvent
The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon for our new teachers. The Portage community is invited to join us to welcome our new teachers to PTS. Register through the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce website. Read more
Aug
10
Mon
PTS School Board MeetingEvent
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
299
Student:Teacher
14.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Portage Township SchoolsPhone
(219)763-8025School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
30-34%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.7%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
437
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
21.5
98% fully certified
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,458
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,700
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,978
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 65%Local 24%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr
Chicago, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
15.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.3%
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Uninsured residents
6.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,431
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,342
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
444 (33%)
Other Health Impairment
288 (21%)
Autism
201 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
143 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
84 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
59 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
363
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Mobile Market
EventMon, Jul 27, 2026
PTS School Board Meeting
EventTue, Aug 4, 2026
National Night Out
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - No School |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | National IT Professionals Day |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Mobile Market |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | National PTO/PTA Appreciation Day |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | HR Professionals Day |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | National Principals Month |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | School Custodian Appreciation Day |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | National Coaches Day |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | End of Quarter 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Teacher Records Day - No School |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Start of Quarter 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Mobile Market |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | National School Bus Safety Week |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Fall Break - No School |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences - E-Learning Day Students will learn independently from home. Teachers will provide instructions for accessing classwork for the day. Read more |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - E-Learning Day Students will participate in live Google Meet sessions with their teachers. Teachers will provide the required Google Meet links and classwork. Read more |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | National Education Support Professionals Day |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Mobile Market Line-up will take place in the West parking lot. Please follow the directions of our Resource Officers. Read more |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Substitute Educator Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - No School |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | National Special Education Day |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | PACE Virtual Academy - End of Semester 1 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | National Athletic Directors Day |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Mobile Market Line up will take place in the West parking lot. Please follow the directions of our Resource Officers. Read more |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of Quarter 2/Semester 1 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Holiday Break - No School |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | School Board Recognition Month |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher Records Day - No School |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Quarter 3 Begins |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | National School Counseling Week |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Career & Technical Education Month |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Winter Break - No School |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | School Resource Officer Appreciation Day |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | National School Social Worker Week |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | End of Quarter 3 |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Start of Quarter 4 |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break - No School |
| Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | National School Librarian Day |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | National Assistant Principal & Dean of Students Week |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | April Break - No school |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Administrative Professionals Day |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | PTS Cultural Fair |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | National Teacher Appreciation Week |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Election Day - E-Learning Day Students will participate in live Google Meet lessons with their teachers. Teachers will provide the required links and classwork. Read more |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | School Lunch Hero Day |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | National School Nurse Day |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | School Communicators Day |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | National Speech Pathologist Day |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Teacher Records Day |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - All PTS Schools & Offices are Closed |
| Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Portage High School Graduation Ceremony Rain Date: Friday, June 4In case of inclement weather on June 3 and 4, graduation will be held in the PHS Main Gym on June 4. Read more |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | PTS School Board Meeting |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Enrollment at Ethel R Jones Elementary School stands at 299 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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