Crisman Elementary School

Public K-5

 6161 Old Porter Rd
       Portage, IN  46368


(219) 763-8020

District: Portage Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
664th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,070 Help


Students who attend Crisman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Willowcreek Middle School
High:    Portage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Hispanic:
28.7%
African American:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Compare Details Crisman Elementary School ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Crisman Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (28.7%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crisman Elementary School is 18.6, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crisman Elementary School is $10,070. 6 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Crisman Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portage Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portage Township Schools 256th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crisman Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 93.86 8th 959 99.2%
2006 71.54 236th 961 75.4%
2007 76.46 178th 985 81.9%
2008 76.47 176th 996 82.3%
2009 75.17 209th 1003 79.2%
2010 73.97 239th 1009 76.3%
2011 72.32 258th 1025 74.8%
2012 77.37 188th 1015 81.5%
2013 68.23 335th 1035 67.6%
2014 68.78 327th 1036 68.4%
2015 63.92 394th 1040 62.1%
2016 56.25 521st 1046 50.2%
2017 54.77 536th 1033 48.1%
2018 63.30 413th 1027 59.8%
2019 45.10 622nd 1031 39.7%
2021 35.22 706th 1016 30.5%
2022 40.89 641st 1020 37.2%
2023 36.42 667th 1016 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 4, 2019

Open Quote As a former Crisman parent, I feel that the staff works closely to ensure that every child feels valued. Crisman has many after school activities for students to participate and feel like they belong. Garden Club and Drama Club are unique for an elementary school. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 1, 2015

Open Quote The BEST. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Crisman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 544 3 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1989 512 3 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 506 3 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1991 441 4 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 395 1 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 405 1 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 392 0 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 405 0 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 405 0 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 390 0 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 398 5 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 426 4 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 406 5 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 367 6 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 451 8 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 451 8 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 398 8 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 381 12 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 403 19 0 49 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 345 19 0 52 1 n/a n/a 50 467
2008 356 23 0 56 0 n/a n/a 43 478
2009 352 24 2 59 2 n/a n/a 52 491
2010 364 24 4 54 1 n/a n/a 38 485
2011 338 33 4 66 2 0 44 0 487
2012 338 39 3 73 2 0 38 0 493
2013 334 40 3 72 1 0 25 0 475
2014 324 48 4 86 0 0 23 0 485
2015 313 58 3 91 0 0 21 0 486
2016 278 61 2 99 0 0 20 0 460
2017 269 53 2 106 0 0 16 0 446
2018 264 49 0 121 0 0 23 0 457
2019 243 46 0 130 0 0 23 0 442
2020 226 42 2 138 0 0 26 0 434
2021 210 58 2 130 0 0 30 0 430
2022 198 56 0 127 0 0 29 0 410
2023 175 62 1 107 0 0 28 0 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crisman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 27.0 20.8 20.2
1989 526 27.0 19.4 20.7
1990 523 26.0 20.1 18
1991 459 23.5 19.5 19.6
1992 417 20.6 20.2 21.8
1993 427 20.6 20.7 25.3
1994 412 20.6 20.0 24.3
1995 428 21.2 20.2 25
1996 428 21.2 20.2 25
1997 413 21.2 19.5 24.9
1998 423 18.9 22.4 22.9
1999 450 21.1 21.3 31.8
2000 425 20.8 20.4 33.9
2001 386 19.7 19.6 31.6
2002 487 25.4 19.2 34.3
2003 487 25.4 19.2 34.3
2004 432 24.3 17.8 35.6
2005 423 21.8 19.4 35.2
2006 473 22.5 21.0 43.8
2007 467 n/a n/a 48.7
2008 478 24.7 19.4 51.3
2009 491 25.4 19.3 52.4
2010 485 27.9 17.3 57.9
2011 487 22.5 21.6 56.9
2012 493 26.5 18.6 56.8
2013 475 23.0 20.6 56.6
2014 485 23.0 21.0 57.3
2015 486 24.0 20.2 59.9
2016 460 26.0 17.6 56.5
2017 446 23.0 19.3 56.1
2018 457 24.0 19.0 57.1
2019 442 24.0 18.4 57.2
2020 434 22.0 19.7 54.1
2021 430 31.0 13.8 58.6
2022 410 21.6 18.9 52.4
2023 373 20.0 18.6 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crisman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 27.0 20.8 20.2
1989 526 27.0 19.4 20.7
1990 523 26.0 20.1 18
1991 459 23.5 19.5 19.6
1992 417 20.6 20.2 21.8
1993 427 20.6 20.7 25.3
1994 412 20.6 20.0 24.3
1995 428 21.2 20.2 25
1996 428 21.2 20.2 25
1997 413 21.2 19.5 24.9
1998 423 18.9 22.4 22.9
1999 450 21.1 21.3 31.8
2000 425 20.8 20.4 33.9
2001 386 19.7 19.6 31.6
2002 487 25.4 19.2 34.3
2003 487 25.4 19.2 34.3
2004 432 24.3 17.8 35.6
2005 423 21.8 19.4 35.2
2006 473 22.5 21.0 43.8
2007 467 n/a n/a 48.7
2008 478 24.7 19.4 51.3
2009 491 25.4 19.3 52.4
2010 485 27.9 17.3 57.9
2011 487 22.5 21.6 56.9
2012 493 26.5 18.6 56.8
2013 475 23.0 20.6 56.6
2014 485 23.0 21.0 57.3
2015 486 24.0 20.2 59.9
2016 460 26.0 17.6 56.5
2017 446 23.0 19.3 56.1
2018 457 24.0 19.0 57.1
2019 442 24.0 18.4 57.2
2020 434 22.0 19.7 54.1
2021 430 31.0 13.8 58.6
2022 410 21.6 18.9 52.4
2023 373 20.0 18.6 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crisman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (3.7%) $8,162 (96.3%) $8,476
2020 $344 (3.9%) $8,567 (96.1%) $8,911
2021 $440 (4.8%) $8,771 (95.2%) $9,211
2022 $1,286 (12.8%) $8,784 (87.2%) $10,070

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crisman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 667th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crisman Elementary School)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)47.427.9
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Crisman Elementary School)60.639.4
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)56.242
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crisman Elementary School)46.941.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)4331.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Crisman Elementary School)46.947.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)47.937.9
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Crisman Elementary School)43.825.7
 18.1%
   4th Grade Science (Portage Township Schools)35.124
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crisman Elementary School)4435.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)4434.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Crisman Elementary School)42.926.9
 16%
   5th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)38.726.1
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Crisman Elementary School)32.117.9
 14.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Portage Township Schools)30.922.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442373
 15.6%
African American4662
 34.8%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic130107
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White243175
 28%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%64.3%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Crisman Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Crisman Elementary School.

Crisman Elementary School ranks 664th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Crisman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willowcreek Middle School
High : Portage High School

Students at Crisman Elementary School are 47% White, 29% Hispanic, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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