Portage Township Schools District
- 6240 US HWY 6
- PORTAGE, IN 46368
- (219) 762-6511
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.3% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,289 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.8 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,476 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 407 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,476 | 20.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 590 |
| 1st Grade Students | 605 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 652 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 655 |
| 4th Grade Students | 609 |
| 5th Grade Students | 661 |
| 6th Grade Students | 652 |
| 7th Grade Students | 666 |
| 8th Grade Students | 717 |
| 9th Grade Students | 644 |
| 10th Grade Students | 635 |
| 11th Grade Students | 694 |
| 12th Grade Students | 576 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 64 |
| Hispanic | 1,298 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 590 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,828 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,013 |
| Female | 3,794 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 407 | 20.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 199 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 186 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 96 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 12 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 326 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| Student Support Services | 14 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 238 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $82,866,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $34,046,000 | 41.1% |
| Property Tax | $25,729,000 | 31.0% |
| Other School Systems | $1,012,000 | 1.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $698,000 | 0.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $33,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $1,420,000 | 1.7% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $493,000 | 0.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $33,000 | 0.04% |
| Non-Specified | $44,000 | 0.05% |
| Rents and Royalties | $500,000 | 0.6% |
| Sale of Property | $625,000 | 0.8% |
| Interest Earnings | $717,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $269,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,473,000 | 3.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $45,153,000 | 54.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $37,694,000 | 45.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $212,000 | 0.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $133,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $34,000 | 0.04% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $63,000 | 0.08% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $595,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $36,000 | 0.04% |
| Other Programs | $1,869,000 | 2.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,255,000 | 5.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $262,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,667,000 | 4.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,031,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,841,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Other | $422,000 | 0.5% |
| Non-Specified | $326,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Other | $47,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $62,271,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $34,602,000 | 55.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,635,000 | 39.6% |
| Student Support | $1,223,000 | 1.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,062,000 | 2.5% |
| General Administration Support | $1,049,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $3,721,000 | 4.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,166,000 | 12.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,295,000 | 5.2% |
| Other Support Services | $2,119,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,034,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $3,025,000 | 3.7% |
| Other Services | $9,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 497 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 24 | 0.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Portage Township Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 8,476
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 407
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2825 Russell St
Portage, IN Public | KG-5 | 605 | 20.8 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CRISMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6161 Old Porter Rd
Portage, IN Public | KG-5 | 485 | 17.4 |  Review This School |
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| ETHEL R JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2374 Mc Cool Rd
Portage, IN Public | KG-5 | 432 | 20.0 | Review This School |
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| GEORGE L MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3100 Willowdale
Portage, IN Public | KG-5 | 395 | 19.5 | Review This School |
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| PAUL SAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
331 Midway
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 351 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6450 Us Hwy 6
Portage, IN Public | 9-12 | 2,549 | 18.7 | Review This School |
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| ROWENA KYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2701 Hamstrom Rd
Portage, IN Public | KG-5 | 512 | 20.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 395 West Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 454 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| WALLACE AYLESWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5910 Central Ave
Portage, IN Public | KG-5 | 538 | 18.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM FEGELY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5384 Stone Ave
Portage, IN Public | 6-8 | 800 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLOWCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5962 Central Ave
Portage, IN Public | 6-8 | 1,235 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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