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Covington Elementary School

2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 777 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Covington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Covington Elementary School's student population of 777 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Covington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#870 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
49%
39%
35%
41%
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
16%
13%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covington Elementary School's ranking?
Covington Elementary School is ranked #870 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Covington Elementary School often compared to?
Covington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Ridge Elementary School, Aboite Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
777 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Covington Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of Southwest Allen County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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