Rowena Kyle Elementary School

2701 Hamstrom Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 439 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rowena Kyle Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#608 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
39%
48%
41%
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
15%
Black
15%
13%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 Mildred Merkley Elementary School, Ethel R Jones 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?
439 students attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rowena Kyle Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% 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 19:1, 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 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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