The Central Elementary faculty and staff, with the support of parents and community, recognize the needs of every child, establish a nurturing environment, and facilitate the development of lifelong learners. Opportunities are provided for students to think creatively, learn to make responsible decisions, and meet with academic success.
Children enter to learn, leave to achieve .
Central Elementary School is located in Valparaiso, at 305 Franklin Street. Valparaiso is a city of more than 25,000 located in the northwest corner of Indiana. The city is in Porter County and is the county seat. Valparaiso and Porter County are experiencing considerable growth in population, and this growth is expected to continue. In four years, Porter County has jumped from being Indiana's ninth largest county to seventh position.