WALLACE AYLESWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portage Township Schools school district, located in Portage, IN with about 472 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 25 teachers, Wallace Aylesworth Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School, located at 5910 Central Ave in Portage, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Portage Township School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-5 student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wallace Aylesworth is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school environment is characterized by a dedication to inclusivity and student safety, supported by active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Through its focus on character development and collaborative teaching practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners to be responsible, engaged citizens as they progress to the middle school level.

For more information, contact Wallace Aylesworth Elementary at (219) 763-8010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5910 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368-2903
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WALLACE AYLESWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portage, IN with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
472
Teachers:
25.03
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 472 students

White
56.6%
Hispanic/Latino
22.7%
Black or African American
14.2%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.