Rowena Kyle Elementary School

Summary:

Rowena Kyle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portage, Indiana, serving 472 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Portage Township Schools district, which is ranked 262 out of 381 districts in the state.

Rowena Kyle Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN tests, with 40.83% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 31.37% for the district and 38.6% for the state. In math, 51.14% of 3rd-graders were proficient or better, versus 43.43% for the district and 52.4% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 44.49% White, 13.98% African American, 35.17% Hispanic, and 5.93% two or more races. Additionally, Rowena Kyle has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.5%) compared to schools like Paul Saylor Elementary (24.9%) and Virgil I Bailey Elementary (28.6%).

While Rowena Kyle Elementary serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.3%) than the district average, the school's strong academic performance and diverse student population suggest it is effectively supporting the needs of its community. The school's success could provide valuable insights for other schools in the Portage Township Schools district to help improve overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2701 Hamstrom Rd
       Portage, IN  46368


(219) 763-8030

District: Portage Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
568th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,604 Help


Students who attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Willowcreek Middle School
High:    Portage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.5%
Hispanic:
35.2%
African American:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.19. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Rowena Kyle Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Portage Township Schools District. Student population at Rowena Kyle Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), Hispanic (35.2%), African American (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowena Kyle Elementary School is 21.9, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Rowena Kyle Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowena Kyle Elementary School is $9,604, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rowena Kyle Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portage Township Schools:

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


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Rank History for Rowena Kyle Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.54 610th 959 36.4%
2006 61.52 390th 961 59.4%
2007 68.48 306th 985 68.9%
2008 81.35 116th 996 88.4%
2009 76.22 201st 1003 80.0%
2010 74.13 235th 1009 76.7%
2011 80.60 121st 1025 88.2%
2012 69.49 293rd 1015 71.1%
2013 69.27 318th 1035 69.3%
2014 62.87 435th 1036 58.0%
2015 57.47 481st 1040 53.8%
2016 65.18 389th 1046 62.8%
2017 57.14 501st 1033 51.5%
2018 70.47 300th 1027 70.8%
2019 48.67 583rd 1031 43.5%
2021 47.25 581st 1016 42.8%
2022 57.29 459th 1020 55.0%
2023 46.61 572nd 1016 43.7%
2024 46.19 568th 1010 43.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rowena Kyle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 517 0 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 484 1 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1990 467 2 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 445 2 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 428 0 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 410 0 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 445 0 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 476 2 2 15 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 476 2 2 15 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 366 9 1 20 10 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 361 8 5 30 4 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 371 3 3 23 6 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 378 2 1 19 5 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 420 1 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 422 11 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 422 11 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 438 27 4 41 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 429 40 6 52 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 345 25 9 74 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 335 42 8 85 0 n/a n/a 14 484
2008 334 41 8 86 0 n/a n/a 17 486
2009 347 40 6 93 0 n/a n/a 20 506
2010 336 39 6 105 0 n/a n/a 26 512
2011 302 38 10 111 0 0 34 0 495
2012 277 46 12 120 0 0 29 0 484
2013 257 39 10 130 0 0 20 0 456
2014 244 57 9 126 0 0 20 0 456
2015 244 65 10 132 0 0 22 0 473
2016 231 74 8 124 0 0 23 0 460
2017 235 69 6 132 0 0 18 0 460
2018 241 63 2 130 1 0 15 0 452
2019 253 71 6 128 1 0 22 0 481
2020 250 68 3 131 1 0 20 0 473
2021 230 68 2 148 1 0 18 0 467
2022 243 70 2 151 1 0 19 0 486
2023 210 66 2 166 0 0 28 0 472

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 Rowena Kyle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 25.0 22.0 14.9
1989 517 25.0 20.6 3.3
1990 495 23.0 21.5 11.1
1991 476 21.5 22.1 10.3
1992 461 22.2 20.7 19.1
1993 437 20.6 21.2 19.5
1994 467 21.1 22.1 17.3
1995 498 23.4 21.3 22.1
1996 498 23.4 21.3 22.1
1997 406 18.7 21.7 12.8
1998 408 19.2 21.3 11.8
1999 406 19.2 21.1 15
2000 405 18.8 21.5 21.5
2001 443 18.4 24.1 18.5
2002 464 20.9 22.2 25
2003 464 20.9 22.2 25
2004 512 23.9 21.4 25.4
2005 528 24.9 21.2 27.8
2006 453 20.8 21.8 22.5
2007 484 n/a n/a 31.9
2008 486 22.0 22.1 32.4
2009 506 22.0 23.0 34.8
2010 512 25.3 20.1 43
2011 495 23.2 21.2 44
2012 484 29.0 16.6 43.6
2013 456 25.0 18.2 45.8
2014 456 25.0 18.2 45.4
2015 473 25.0 18.9 48.4
2016 460 24.0 19.1 48.3
2017 460 26.0 17.6 48.5
2018 452 25.0 18.0 51.1
2019 481 24.0 20.0 49.1
2020 473 24.0 19.7 41.9
2021 467 43.0 10.8 49
2022 486 26.5 18.3 39.7
2023 472 21.5 21.9 55.3

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 Rowena Kyle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 25.0 22.0 14.9
1989 517 25.0 20.6 3.3
1990 495 23.0 21.5 11.1
1991 476 21.5 22.1 10.3
1992 461 22.2 20.7 19.1
1993 437 20.6 21.2 19.5
1994 467 21.1 22.1 17.3
1995 498 23.4 21.3 22.1
1996 498 23.4 21.3 22.1
1997 406 18.7 21.7 12.8
1998 408 19.2 21.3 11.8
1999 406 19.2 21.1 15
2000 405 18.8 21.5 21.5
2001 443 18.4 24.1 18.5
2002 464 20.9 22.2 25
2003 464 20.9 22.2 25
2004 512 23.9 21.4 25.4
2005 528 24.9 21.2 27.8
2006 453 20.8 21.8 22.5
2007 484 n/a n/a 31.9
2008 486 22.0 22.1 32.4
2009 506 22.0 23.0 34.8
2010 512 25.3 20.1 43
2011 495 23.2 21.2 44
2012 484 29.0 16.6 43.6
2013 456 25.0 18.2 45.8
2014 456 25.0 18.2 45.4
2015 473 25.0 18.9 48.4
2016 460 24.0 19.1 48.3
2017 460 26.0 17.6 48.5
2018 452 25.0 18.0 51.1
2019 481 24.0 20.0 49.1
2020 473 24.0 19.7 41.9
2021 467 43.0 10.8 49
2022 486 26.5 18.3 39.7
2023 472 21.5 21.9 55.3

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 Rowena Kyle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $196 (2.5%) $7,701 (97.5%) $7,897
2020 $190 (2.3%) $8,182 (97.7%) $8,372
2021 $292 (3.3%) $8,502 (96.7%) $8,794
2022 $1,117 (11.6%) $8,487 (88.4%) $9,604

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowena Kyle Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 583rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 572nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)53.241.7
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)47.427.9
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)57.151.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)56.242
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)48.941
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)4331.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)39.843.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)47.937.9
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)38.625.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade Science (Portage Township Schools)35.124
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)51.939.7
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)4434.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)40.732.1
 8.7%
   5th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)38.726.1
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rowena Kyle Elementary School)38.325.6
 12.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Portage Township Schools)30.922.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481472
 1.9%
African American7166
 7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic128166
 29.7%
Pacific Islander00
White253210
 17%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%55.3%
 6.2%


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Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks 568th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Rowena Kyle Elementary School.

Students who attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willowcreek Middle School
High : Portage High School

Students at Rowena Kyle Elementary School are 44% White, 35% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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