Serving 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jerry Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerry Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jerry Ross Elementary School's student population of 650 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Work hard, play hard - but work comes first.
School Rankings
Jerry Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerry Ross Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerry Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Jerry Ross Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jerry Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Jerry Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Jerry Ross Elementary School?
650 students attend Jerry Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Jerry Ross Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerry Ross Elementary School?
Jerry Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jerry Ross Elementary School offer ?
Jerry Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerry Ross Elementary School part of?
Jerry Ross Elementary School is part of Crown Point Community School Corp School District.
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