Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School

5910 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Wallace Aylesworth 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 Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1007 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
29%
14%
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Black
15%
13%
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White
50%
64%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School's ranking?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School is ranked #1007 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School?
410 students attend Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School part of?
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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