Paul Saylor Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Paul Saylor Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul Saylor Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Paul Saylor Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paul Saylor Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
23%
13%

Black
20%
13%

White
52%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Saylor Elementary School's ranking?
Paul Saylor Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School?
289 students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul Saylor Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Saylor Elementary School?
Paul Saylor Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paul Saylor Elementary School offer ?
Paul Saylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paul Saylor Elementary School part of?
Paul Saylor Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.
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