At a glance
Reported students
650
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
644
Jerry Ross Elementary School: 650 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Jerry Ross Elementary School
Jerry Ross Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Crown Point. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Crown Point Community School Corp. NCES reports 650 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jerry Ross Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black5.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Crown Point Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Winfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
638 reported students
Lake Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
559 reported students
Solon Robinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Douglas MacArthur Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
Public schools near Jerry Ross Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Porter Township School Corp | PK–03 | 552 | 1.7 mi |
| Winfield Elementary School Elementary · Crown Point Community School Corp | PK–05 | 658 | 2.3 mi |
| John Wood Elementary School Elementary · Merrillville Community School Corp | PK–04 | 227 | 5.2 mi |
| Union Center Elementary School Elementary · Union Township School Corp | KG–05 | 386 | 5.2 mi |
| Solon Robinson Elementary School Elementary · Crown Point Community School Corp | KG–05 | 516 | 6.3 mi |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School Elementary · Crown Point Community School Corp | PK–05 | 494 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Ross Elementary School
What grades does Jerry Ross Elementary School serve?
Jerry Ross Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Crown Point Community School Corp.
How many students attend Jerry Ross Elementary School?
Jerry Ross Elementary School reported 650 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jerry Ross Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 650 students and 37.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jerry Ross Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jerry Ross Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crown Point Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jerry Ross Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jerry Ross Elementary School in?
Jerry Ross Elementary School is part of Crown Point Community School Corp, based in Crown Point, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jerry Ross Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Porter Lakes Elementary School (1.7 mi), Winfield Elementary School (2.3 mi), John Wood Elementary School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.