PAUL SAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Paul Saylor Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portage Township Schools school district, located in Valparaiso, IN with about 352 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Paul Saylor Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paul Saylor Elementary School, located at 331 Midway in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a prominent primary education institution within the Porter Township School Corporation. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development. It is characterized by its commitment to foundational learning, catering to students in the early stages of their education with a curriculum designed to build both intellectual competence and social skills.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and students work together to maintain a supportive learning culture. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Paul Saylor Elementary typically emphasizes character building and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors. Its location in Valparaiso provides a suburban setting that allows the school to remain an integral, tight-knit hub for families in the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact Paul Saylor Elementary School at (219) 763-8040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

331 Midway
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8699
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PAUL SAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valparaiso, IN with about 352 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 352 students

White
58.2%
Hispanic/Latino
25.0%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.