INPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Central Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Valparaiso, Indiana|Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, IN 46385

School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
130
Student:Teacher
14.4:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
43.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
60-64%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
15 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
135
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
8.5
100% fully certified
Social Workers
1
Nurses
0.75
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,533
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,376
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,877
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 57%Local 38%
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
1,235
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,153
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
320 (28%)
Specific Learning Disability
276 (24%)
Autism
159 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
143 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
90 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
43 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

131
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School currently enrolls 130 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.

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