Top Rankings
Northwest Allen County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,383 students in Northwest Allen County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Northwest Allen County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
8,383 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
495 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Northwest Allen County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 394 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 400 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%

Graduation Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
527 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
506 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
300 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
6,527 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
508 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
611
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
616
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
617
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
603
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
656
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
647
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
698
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
673
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
670
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
653
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
665
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
673
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
578
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,180 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$13,615 MM

Spending
$102 MM
$13,234 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,745
$13,214

Spending / Student
$12,180
$12,844

Best Northwest Allen County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcola School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11006 Arcola Rd
Arcola, IN 46704
(260) 625-3161
Arcola, IN 46704
(260) 625-3161
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15011 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13123 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-5117
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-5117
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 2,580 students
Rank: #55.
Perry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13121 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-3158
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-3158
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Hickory Center Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Union Chapel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #88.
Eel River Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12723 Bethel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5395
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5395
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4027 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-5159
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1010.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15330 Lima Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
(260) 637-3181
Huntertown, IN 46748
(260) 637-3181
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1111.
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2650 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5345
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5345
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,383 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District is ranked #39 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
78% of Northwest Allen County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Northwest Allen County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,180 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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