Enrollment
437
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, IN
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rowena Kyle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180915001515
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowena Kyle Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowena Kyle Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Portage, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rowena Kyle Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Rowena Kyle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Portage, Indiana, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 31% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 548 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #458, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Portage's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (409 students): Rowena Kyle Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 19.5:1).
Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students) and Willowcreek Middle School (920 students) alongside Rowena Kyle 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 Rowena Kyle Elementary School compares
Rowena Kyle 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Rowena Kyle 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 Rowena Kyle 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 Rowena Kyle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Fegely Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Aylesworth Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowena Kyle 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Portage
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Crisman Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
George L Myers Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 19.5:1 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 (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rowena Kyle Elementary School
How many students attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowena Kyle Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
50.4% of students at Rowena Kyle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rowena Kyle Elementary School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Portage, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowena Kyle Elementary School?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Rowena Kyle Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Portage, 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 Portage on the city page.
Is Rowena Kyle Elementary School a good school?
Rowena Kyle Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. 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 Rowena Kyle 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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