Rowena Kyle Elementary School

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rowena Kyle Elementary School, located at 2701 Hamstrom Rd in Portage, Indiana, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Portage Township community. As part of the Portage Township Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It prioritizes academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture that encourages students to reach their full potential.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Beyond its core curriculum, Rowena Kyle Elementary typically emphasizes character building and student engagement, aiming to prepare children for their transition to middle school. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and parents, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive space where students are motivated to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

437

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	175
Black	61
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
183 (41.9%)
Hispanic
175 (40.0%)
Black
61 (14.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Township Schools
Phone:	(219)763-8030
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 73