Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul Saylor 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Paul Saylor Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Saylor Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Saylor Elementary School's ranking?
Paul Saylor Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 1,763 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 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School?
292 students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Paul Saylor Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Saylor Elementary School?
Paul Saylor Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul Saylor Elementary School offer ?
Paul Saylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paul Saylor Elementary School part of?
Paul Saylor Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.
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