The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Math. The lowest is 54% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Jerry Ross Elementary School
Jerry Ross Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Crown Point, Indiana, part of the Crown Point Community School Corporation. The school is located on the city’s south side, with the historic Lake County Courthouse square, a farmers’ market, and several annual festivals a short drive north, while residential subdivisions and parks like Lemon Lake County Park are nearby. This is a suburban setting where most families rely on cars, though there are walking paths and bike trails in the area.
The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary school, with classrooms at every grade level. The student population is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic share and smaller numbers of Black, Asian, multiracial, and other students. More than one in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is moderate compared to many Indiana schools. Data on the number of students with Individualized Education Programs or English learner status was not provided, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability and structure of special education and language support.
Academically, Jerry Ross Elementary posts strong results on Indiana’s ILEARN assessments. In math, a clear majority of students scored at the proficient or above level, and in science, the share was similarly high. English language arts proficiency was lower but still above most peers in the county. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, had about half of students reaching proficiency. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile of elementary schools when compared to other districts in Lake County. This indicates that, relative to the county as a whole, academic performance here is consistently high.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent from the available records. Because this is a regular public school and not an alternative or special-purpose school, the missing data points appear to be a reporting gap rather than a function of the school’s grade band or type. A parent may want to ask the administration about attendance patterns.
Crown Point itself has been experiencing modest steady population growth in recent years, and the city’s housing market reflects demand. Home values and rents in the area are both above state and national benchmarks, making this a relatively expensive corner of Lake County for families looking to buy or lease. The city is roughly forty miles southeast of Chicago’s Loop, and it is surrounded by Merrillville, Winfield, Cedar Lake, St. John, and Schererville. The downtown square, anchored by the historic courthouse, hosts a weekly farmers’ market in summer, a car cruise night, and festivals such as the Taste of Crown Point, Corn Roast, and Oktoberfest. The Lake County Fairgrounds and the 95-acre Crown Point Sportsplex are also in town.
The Crown Point Community School Corporation passed an operating referendum renewal in May 2023, continuing a property-tax levy that funds teacher compensation and academic programs. This is a publicly reported fact that prospective residents should factor into their household budgeting, as it directly affects property taxes and the depth of programming available across district schools.
Jerry Ross Elementary is a high-performing school in an academically strong district, set in a growing and amenity-rich suburb with a notably high cost of housing relative to the region. It fits families who are seeking a large elementary school with solid test scores, a predominantly English-speaking student body, and a community with a lively downtown and easy access to parks and the Chicago metro area. Families who need special education or English learner services will want to follow up with the school directly, as the available data does not detail those offerings.
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