Enrollment
274
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Saylor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180915001513
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Saylor Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #15 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Saylor Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks #15 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul Saylor Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul Saylor Elementary School
Paul Saylor Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Valparaiso, Indiana, enrolling 274 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Valparaiso's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cooks Corners Elementary School (487 students): Paul Saylor Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students) and Willowcreek Middle School (920 students) alongside Paul Saylor Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paul Saylor Elementary School compares
Paul Saylor Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Paul Saylor Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portage Township Schools, which includes Paul Saylor Elementary School.
$11,452
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 65.1%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paul Saylor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Fegely Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Saylor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul Saylor Elementary School
How many students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School?
Paul Saylor Elementary School has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Saylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Saylor Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Saylor Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Paul Saylor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Saylor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Saylor Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Saylor Elementary School?
Paul Saylor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul Saylor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks #15 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
Is Paul Saylor Elementary School a good school?
Paul Saylor Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides Paul Saylor Elementary School, Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students), Willowcreek Middle School (920 students), and William Fegely Middle School (566 students). See the Portage Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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