Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Center 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 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Center Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington Center 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 Washington Center Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1443 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
13%
13%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Center Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Center Elementary School is ranked #1443 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Washington Center Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabel K Holland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Washington Center Elementary School?
517 students attend Washington Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Washington Center Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Center Elementary School?
Washington Center Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Center Elementary School offer ?
Washington Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Center Elementary School part of?
Washington Center Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
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