Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John S Irwin 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S Irwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
John S Irwin Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John S Irwin 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 John S Irwin Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
50%
13%
White
28%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S Irwin Elementary School's ranking?
John S Irwin Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John S Irwin Elementary School often compared to?
John S Irwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weisser Park Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John S Irwin Elementary School?
279 students attend John S Irwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John S Irwin Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John S Irwin Elementary School?
John S Irwin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John S Irwin Elementary School offer ?
John S Irwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John S Irwin Elementary School part of?
John S Irwin Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is John S Irwin Elementary School located?
John S Irwin Elementary School is located in the Rudisill Plaza neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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