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Fort Wayne Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 19,643 students in Fort Wayne Community Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
50 Schools
1,434 Schools
# Students
28,500 Students
662,155 Students
# Teachers
2,100 Teachers
44,024 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Wayne Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
25%
14%
% White
36%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,705 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$370 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$391 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,966
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,705
$12,815
Best Fort Wayne Community Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Allen Co Juvenile Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 N Wells
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6200
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6200
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5400
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5400
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Robert C Harris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 Thorngate Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6300
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6300
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Weisser Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Gr: 1-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
John S Irwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Blackhawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Franke Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 Mildred Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Rebecca Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6150
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6150
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8118 St Jo Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Saint Joseph Central School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6341 St Joe Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6100
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6100
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Indian Village Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3835 Wenonah Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Francis M Price Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5303 Wheelock Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-4825
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-4825
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4300
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4300
Gr: 1-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Washington Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Maplewood Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2323.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3710 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 S Cornell Cir
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Northcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3030.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Wash Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2930
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2930
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-8625
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-8625
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-6525
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Miami Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Amherst Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-8560
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-8560
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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