- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, IN
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Aylesworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180915001518
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary earns 33/100 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.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Aylesworth Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Portage, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180915001518 · Portage, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 21.1:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High School (2,163 students)
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary 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 401
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
401 students
What this shows Wallace Aylesworth Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Aylesworth Elementary compares
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Wallace Aylesworth Elementary 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 Wallace Aylesworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Lower 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 |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace Aylesworth Elementary'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 Portage
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 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
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
How many students attend Wallace Aylesworth Elementary?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, IN. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Aylesworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Aylesworth Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallace Aylesworth Elementary?
64.1% of students at Wallace Aylesworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Aylesworth Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Portage, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Aylesworth Elementary?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Wallace Aylesworth Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Aylesworth Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides Wallace Aylesworth Elementary, 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.