Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis M Price Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Francis M Price Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francis M Price Elementary 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 Francis M Price Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1342 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Francis M Price Elementary School's ranking?
Francis M Price Elementary School is ranked #1342 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Francis M Price Elementary School often compared to?
Francis M Price Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franke Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Francis M Price Elementary School?
496 students attend Francis M Price Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Francis M Price Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis M Price Elementary School?
Francis M Price Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francis M Price Elementary School offer ?
Francis M Price Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Francis M Price Elementary School part of?
Francis M Price Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Francis M Price Elementary School located?
Francis M Price Elementary School is located in the Hamilton neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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