Fort Wayne Community Schools School District

1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 9,347 students in Fort Wayne Community Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Indiana.
Public Preschools in Fort Wayne Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
50 Schools
610 Schools
# Students
28,612 Students
264,212 Students
# Teachers
1,867 Teachers
16,993 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Fort Wayne Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#299 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.55
# American Indian Students
50 Students
434 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,807 Students
8,042 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,989 Students
37,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
14%
# Black Students
7,216 Students
30,590 Students
% Black Students
25%
12%
# White Students
10,551 Students
171,045 Students
% White Students
37%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
312 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,968 Students
16,024 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,047
21,999
# Students in K Grade:
2,078
41,771
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,210
41,508
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,175
39,242
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,189
37,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,076
35,786
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,108
28,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,116
11,306
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,054
1,239
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,108
1,129
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,308
1,188
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,146
1,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,037
1,016
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,960
1,249
# Ungraded Students:
-
103

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,916 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,651 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$370 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$391 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,916
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,651
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fort Wayne Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fort Wayne Community Schools School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Franke Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 Mildred Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Waynedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Indian Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 Wenonah Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lindley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3710 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Maplewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Maplewood Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Francis M Price Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 W State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1111.
Northcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
355 S Cornell Cir
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1313.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1616.
South Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Cottage Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1717.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Levan R Scott Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 E Fairfax Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2020.
Study Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2121.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
1111 Greene St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Grades: PK-K
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Magnet School
1026 E Pontiac St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Grades: PK-K
| 204 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 50 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 28,612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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