Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rowena Kyle Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Portage, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rowena Kyle Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowena Kyle Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowena Kyle Elementary School's ranking?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rowena Kyle Elementary School often compared to?
Rowena Kyle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethel R Jones Elementary School, Mildred Merkley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
437 students attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rowena Kyle Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rowena Kyle Elementary School offer ?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rowena Kyle Elementary School part of?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools.
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