Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saint Joseph Central School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Joseph Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Saint Joseph Central School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Saint Joseph Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Joseph Central School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
13%
13%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Saint Joseph Central School's ranking?
Saint Joseph Central School is ranked #1099 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Saint Joseph Central School often compared to?
Saint Joseph Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred H Croninger Elementary School, Willard Shambaugh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Saint Joseph Central School?
426 students attend Saint Joseph Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Saint Joseph Central School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Joseph Central School?
Saint Joseph Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Joseph Central School offer ?
Saint Joseph Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saint Joseph Central School part of?
Saint Joseph Central School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
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