General Shanks Elementary School

414 Floral Ave, Portland, IN 47371 | (260) 726-8868
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 326
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Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Eads Michael
  • Fax: (260) 729-5111
  • Website: www.jayschools.k12.in.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 326
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 16.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 178 (54.6%)
  • Females: 141 (43.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (8.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 131 (40.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 160 (49.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
General Shanks Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black20.6%
Asian41.2%
Hispanic144.3%
White29991.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For General Shanks Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten5516.9%
1st Grade6118.7%
2nd Grade7121.8%
3rd Grade4714.4%
4th Grade3711.3%
5th Grade5516.9%
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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