- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Paul Saylor Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180915001513 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 16.1:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High School (2,163 students)
Paul Saylor Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Paul Saylor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High S
Portage High School
2,163 students
- Willowcreek Mi
Willowcreek Middle School
920 students
- William Fegely 566
William Fegely Middle School
566 students
- Rowena Kyle El 437
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
437 students
- Central Elemen 409
Central Elementary School
409 students
- This school 274
Paul Saylor Elementary School
274 students
What this shows Paul Saylor Elementary School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Saylor Elementary School compares
Paul Saylor Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Portage Township Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.