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#1598 of 1,823 schools in IN

Rowena Kyle Elementary School

Elementary School · Portage Township Schools

2701 Hamstrom Rd, Portage, IN 46368

Enrollment

439

Student-Teacher

19.1:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Indiana schools

#1,598 of 1,823

In Portage

#5 of 10

public schools

In district

#5 of 11

Portage Township Schools

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Rowena Kyle Elementary School

4.1/10

Elementary School in Portage · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.7/10

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About Rowena Kyle Elementary School

Rowena Kyle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portage, IN, part of Portage Township Schools. Rowena Kyle Elementary School serves approximately 439 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Rowena Kyle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 1,823 schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Rowena Kyle Elementary School show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 3.9
  • IN avg 6.6

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-30.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,458
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Rowena Kyle Elementary School — Students at Rowena Kyle Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 60.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 63.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
2025
Math
42.8%
ELA
36.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.

How Rowena Kyle Elementary School Compares

See how Rowena Kyle Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.1/10
12th percentile in IN
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
3.6/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.5%

Location

2701 Hamstrom Rd, Portage, IN 46368

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rowena Kyle Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John Simatovich Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Valparaiso), which scores notably higher. Another option is NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOR/DIOCESE (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Liberty Elementary School (rated 5.5/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Hobart), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portage, see our Portage schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOR/DIOCESE Portage 0.9 mi 7.7
Willowcreek Middle School Portage 0.9 mi 3.9
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary Portage 1.0 mi 3.3
Portage High School Portage 1.4 mi 4.8
Central Elementary School Portage 1.2 mi 3.3
Crisman Elementary School Portage 1.5 mi 3.8
Ethel R Jones Elementary School Portage 1.3 mi 4.7
EMMANUEL BAPTIST ACADEMY Valparaiso 2.3 mi 7.9
George L Myers Elementary School Portage 2.0 mi 4.3
South Haven Elementary School Valparaiso 2.4 mi 4.7
William Fegely Middle School Portage 2.1 mi 4.0
Paul Saylor Elementary School Valparaiso 2.9 mi 2.9
Neighbors' New Vistas High School Portage 2.9 mi 6.5
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Lake Station 3.4 mi 3.4
John Simatovich Elementary School Valparaiso 4.7 mi 9.1
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station 4.0 mi 3.4
Liberty Elementary School Hobart 4.6 mi 5.5
Hobart High School Hobart 5.0 mi 5.5
Charter School of the Dunes Gary 4.5 mi 4.3
Gary Middle School Gary 4.7 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,638

Median Home Value

$213,500

Median Rent

$1,140/mo

Population

40,237

College Educated

17.6%

Homeownership

72.5%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rowena Kyle Elementary School

What grades does Rowena Kyle Elementary School serve?

Rowena Kyle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rowena Kyle Elementary School?

Rowena Kyle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowena Kyle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rowena Kyle Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rowena Kyle Elementary School rank in IN?

Rowena Kyle Elementary School ranks #1,598 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Rowena Kyle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rowena Kyle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rowena Kyle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowena Kyle Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rowena Kyle Elementary School a charter school?

No, Rowena Kyle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rowena Kyle Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Rowena Kyle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
32 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Porter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%

District

Portage Township Schools
District Enrollment
6,588
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,458
District Rank
#5 of 11

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