Jerry Ross Elementary School
Tel:
(219) 663-3010
- Jerry Ross Elementary School serves 524 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jerry Ross Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jerry Ross Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Jerry Ross Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 524 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jerry Ross Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jerry Ross Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #86 out of 1762 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 73% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crown Point Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jerry Ross Elementary School is Boone Grove High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Union Township Middle School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Porter Lakes Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hebron Porter Lakes Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 373 students
1.8 miles
208 S 725 W
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455 1.8 K-3 373 - Crown Point Winfield Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 515 students
2.3 miles
13128 Montgomery St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-2287 2.3 K-2 515 - Valparaiso Boone Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 510 students
4.1 miles
260 S 500 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455 4.1 9-12 510 - Merrillville John Wood Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 343 students
5.3 miles
6100 E 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5305 5.3 PK-4 343 - Valparaiso Union Center Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 341 students
5.4 miles
272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544 5.4 K-5 341
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