Paul Saylor Elementary School

Summary:

Paul Saylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving 292 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Portage Township Schools district, which is ranked 262 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Paul Saylor has a more diverse student population compared to other schools in the district, with higher percentages of African American (23.97%) and Hispanic (21.58%) students, its academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 17.04% of Paul Saylor students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.37% for the Portage Township Schools district. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.9%, and a very high percentage (74.66%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools district, Paul Saylor consistently underperforms on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts at Central Elementary was 23.12%, at Wallace Aylesworth Elementary it was 25.11%, and at Ethel R. Jones Elementary it was 40.12%. Despite increased per-student spending over the years, Paul Saylor's academic performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 464 out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 845 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public K-5

331 Midway
Valparaiso, IN 46383

(219) 763-8040

District: Portage Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
845^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,937

Students who attend Paul Saylor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Willowcreek Middle School
High:	Portage High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

African American:

24.0%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Paul Saylor Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), African American (24%), Hispanic (21.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul Saylor Elementary School is 17.1, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Paul Saylor Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Saylor Elementary School is $10,937, which is the 4^th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paul Saylor Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portage Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portage Township Schools 263^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paul Saylor Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	57.99	443^rd	959	53.8%
2006	75.39	184^th	961	80.9%
2007	86.25	71^st	985	92.8%
2008	81.88	112^th	996	88.8%
2009	64.21	381^st	1003	62.0%
2010	58.58	492^nd	1009	51.2%
2011	51.08	613^th	1025	40.2%
2012	64.88	378^th	1015	62.8%
2013	43.61	695^th	1035	32.9%
2014	60.67	464^th	1036	55.2%
2015	41.61	696^th	1040	33.1%
2016	42.12	710^th	1046	32.1%
2017	37.77	729^th	1033	29.4%
2018	38.60	716^th	1027	30.3%
2019	28.57	794^th	1031	23.0%
2021	42.46	623^rd	1016	38.7%
2022	43.24	615^th	1020	39.7%
2023	23.53	790^th	1016	22.2%
2024	17.08	845^th	1010	16.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paul Saylor Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	471	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1989	458	2	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1990	454	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1991	459	0	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1992	437	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1993	415	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1994	406	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1995	358	0	1	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
1996	358	0	1	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
1997	340	3	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
1998	369	4	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	389
1999	353	0	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2000	413	1	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
2001	382	2	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	403
2002	345	2	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
2003	345	2	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
2004	333	6	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
2005	319	10	3	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
2006	299	30	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
2007	278	29	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	20	368
2008	267	38	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	19	366
2009	268	30	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	37	372
2010	235	41	1	44	0	n/a	n/a	30	351
2011	216	41	1	29	0	0	34	0	321
2012	216	42	0	39	0	0	38	0	335
2013	218	35	0	40	1	0	20	0	314
2014	202	37	0	56	1	0	19	0	315
2015	199	56	0	69	0	0	20	0	344
2016	195	37	1	69	1	0	22	0	325
2017	201	35	0	80	0	0	26	0	342
2018	205	39	0	88	0	1	19	0	352
2019	187	55	0	62	0	0	20	0	324
2020	172	51	0	65	0	0	20	0	308
2021	150	57	1	67	0	0	14	0	289
2022	153	55	2	69	0	0	18	0	297
2023	139	70	1	63	0	0	19	0	292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul Saylor Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	485	24.0	20.2	26.2
1989	474	23.5	20.1	21.3
1990	465	23.5	19.7	16.6
1991	472	23.5	20.0	16.7
1992	455	23.9	19.0	20
1993	437	22.8	19.2	27.9
1994	428	22.9	18.7	33.9
1995	394	19.1	20.6	25.6
1996	394	19.1	20.6	25.6
1997	364	18.3	19.9	31.9
1998	389	18.3	21.3	29.8
1999	368	17.6	20.9	37.2
2000	439	20.8	21.1	47.4
2001	403	19.8	20.4	38.7
2002	360	21.0	17.1	43.9
2003	360	21.0	17.1	43.9
2004	359	18.8	19.1	44.3
2005	356	19.3	18.4	50.3
2006	354	21.9	16.2	61
2007	368	n/a	n/a	59.8
2008	366	19.7	18.6	67.4
2009	372	19.8	18.8	72.5
2010	351	20.8	16.8	82.6
2011	321	16.3	19.5	70.1
2012	335	20.0	16.7	74.9
2013	314	19.0	16.5	70.7
2014	315	18.0	17.5	67.9
2015	344	20.0	17.2	69.8
2016	325	20.0	16.2	72.9
2017	342	20.0	17.1	70.5
2018	352	22.0	16.0	76.4
2019	324	20.0	16.2	73.8
2020	308	18.0	17.1	71.1
2021	289	27.0	10.7	71.3
2022	297	18.0	16.5	67.3
2023	292	17.0	17.1	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul Saylor Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	485	24.0	20.2	26.2
1989	474	23.5	20.1	21.3
1990	465	23.5	19.7	16.6
1991	472	23.5	20.0	16.7
1992	455	23.9	19.0	20
1993	437	22.8	19.2	27.9
1994	428	22.9	18.7	33.9
1995	394	19.1	20.6	25.6
1996	394	19.1	20.6	25.6
1997	364	18.3	19.9	31.9
1998	389	18.3	21.3	29.8
1999	368	17.6	20.9	37.2
2000	439	20.8	21.1	47.4
2001	403	19.8	20.4	38.7
2002	360	21.0	17.1	43.9
2003	360	21.0	17.1	43.9
2004	359	18.8	19.1	44.3
2005	356	19.3	18.4	50.3
2006	354	21.9	16.2	61
2007	368	n/a	n/a	59.8
2008	366	19.7	18.6	67.4
2009	372	19.8	18.8	72.5
2010	351	20.8	16.8	82.6
2011	321	16.3	19.5	70.1
2012	335	20.0	16.7	74.9
2013	314	19.0	16.5	70.7
2014	315	18.0	17.5	67.9
2015	344	20.0	17.2	69.8
2016	325	20.0	16.2	72.9
2017	342	20.0	17.1	70.5
2018	352	22.0	16.0	76.4
2019	324	20.0	16.2	73.8
2020	308	18.0	17.1	71.1
2021	289	27.0	10.7	71.3
2022	297	18.0	16.5	67.3
2023	292	17.0	17.1	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul Saylor Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$544 (5.6%)	$9,129 (94.4%)	$9,673
2020	$599 (5.9%)	$9,564 (94.1%)	$10,163
2021	$678 (6.7%)	$9,428 (93.3%)	$10,106
2022	$1,468 (13.4%)	$9,468 (86.6%)	$10,937

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul Saylor Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 794^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 790^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	41.5	16.3	25.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)	47.4	27.9	19.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	48.8	26.5	22.3%
3rd Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)	56.2	42	14.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	24.5	17	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)	43	31.9	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	40.8	21.3	19.5%
4th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)	47.9	37.9	10%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	34.7	14.9	19.8%
4th Grade Science (Portage Township Schools)	35.1	24	11.1%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	34	35	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)	44	34.6	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	34	35	1%
5th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)	38.7	26.1	12.6%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Paul Saylor Elementary School)	29.8	30	0.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Portage Township Schools)	30.9	22.4	8.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	324	292	9.9%
African American	55	70	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	62	63	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	187	139	25.7%
Two or More Races	20	19	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	74.7%	0.9%

Schools Near Paul Saylor Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paul Saylor Elementary School	Public	K-5	331 Midway	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8040	292	17	17.1	74.7%	139 (47.6%)	70 (24.0%)	63 (21.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	17.1	845^th of 1010 public elementary schools	16.3%		23.5	790^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.2%	55	18.2	18.8	14.0	17.0	29.6	28.6	27.9	28.7	9.3	$10,937	$1,468	$9,469
South Haven Elementary School	Public	K-5	395 W Midway Dr	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8045	281	16	18.1	64.4%	189 (67.3%)	25 (8.9%)	47 (16.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	36.8	662^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	34.5%		36.8	666^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.4%	4	28.3	31.9	29.3	29.9	50.0	46.8	22.0	40.3	22.0	$11,754	$1,486	$10,268
John Simatovich Elementary School	Public	K-5	424 W 500 N	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Union Township School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 759-2508	238	18	13.2	47.9%	177 (74.4%)	5 (2.1%)	40 (16.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	85.9	114^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.7%		86.1	110^th of 1016 public elementary schools	89.2%	4	64.3	51.2	58.5	57.9	78.6	79.1	61.0	73.0	43.9	$12,268	$411	$11,857
Rowena Kyle Elementary School	Public	K-5	2701 Hamstrom Rd	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8030	472	22	21.9	55.3%	210 (44.5%)	66 (14.0%)	166 (35.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.9%)	46.2	568^th of 1010 public elementary schools	43.8%		46.6	572^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	43.7%	4	47.7	44.6	29.5	40.8	51.1	52.7	20.5	41.7	12.8	$9,604	$1,117	$8,487
Ethel R Jones Elementary School	Public	K-5	2374 McCool Rd	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8025	305	17	17.9	57.4%	171 (56.1%)	25 (8.2%)	94 (30.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	48.4	543^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	46.2%		48.4	553^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	45.6%	10	37.5	36.2	47.1	40.1	56.3	44.7	23.5	42.6	23.5	$11,522	$1,461	$10,061
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 W 900 N	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3650	496	30	16.4	32.9%	369 (74.4%)	6 (1.2%)	96 (19.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	81.5	166^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.6%		81.9	159^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.4%	7	58.2	55.8		56.9	69.2	58.4		63.2		$11,510	$532	$10,978
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	2825 Russell St	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8015	453	22	21.0	71.7%	215 (47.5%)	75 (16.6%)	138 (30.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	21.8	792^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	21.6%		21.1	813^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.0%	21	27.0	19.7	22.9	23.1	49.2	18.2	17.1	27.6	12.9	$10,933	$1,490	$9,443
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary	Public	K-5	5910 Central Ave	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8010	410	19	21.5	67.6%	206 (50.2%)	62 (15.1%)	118 (28.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	23.1	782^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	22.6%		31.6	710^th of 1016 public elementary schools	30.1%	72	17.5	22.4	37.3	25.1	26.3	25.0	26.9	26.0	19.4	$10,411	$1,335	$9,076
George L Myers Elementary School	Public	K-5	3100 Willowdale	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8035	331	18	18.9	57.4%	178 (53.8%)	25 (7.6%)	99 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.5%)	32.7	697^th of 1010 public elementary schools	31.0%		33.4	694^th of 1016 public elementary schools	31.7%	3	30.0	46.8	30.0	35.0	25.5	48.9	16.7	29.1	15.0	$11,230	$1,346	$9,885
Crisman Elementary School	Public	K-5	6161 Old Porter Rd	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8020	373	20	18.6	64.3%	175 (46.9%)	62 (16.6%)	107 (28.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	41.5	608^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.8%		36.4	667^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.4%	59	33.9	33.3	37.0	34.9	55.9	29.8	34.3	39.7	23.3	$10,070	$1,286	$8,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Saylor Elementary School

What district is Paul Saylor Elementary School in?

Portage Township Schools

How many students attend Paul Saylor Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Paul Saylor Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Paul Saylor Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paul Saylor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willowcreek Middle School
High : Portage High School

What is the racial makeup of Paul Saylor Elementary School?

Students at Paul Saylor Elementary School are 48% White, 24% African American, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Paul Saylor Elementary School a good school?

Paul Saylor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

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