Lindley Elementary School

2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lindley 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lindley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Lindley Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Lindley 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 Lindley Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1227 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lindley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lindley Elementary School 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.
11-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lindley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Lindley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lindley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lindley Elementary School's ranking?
Lindley 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 Lindley Elementary School often compared to?
Lindley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Village Elementary School, Arlington 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 Lindley Elementary School?
305 students attend Lindley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lindley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lindley Elementary School?
Lindley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lindley Elementary School offer ?
Lindley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lindley Elementary School part of?
Lindley Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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