Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School

5910 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#1131 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
39%
35%
41%
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School's ranking?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School is ranked #1131 out of 1,743 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School?
433 students attend Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School part of?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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