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Fort Wayne Community Schools

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

Top Rankings

Fort Wayne Community Schools 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 2026 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 19,827 students in Fort Wayne Community Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
51 Schools
1,428 Schools
# Students
28,537 Students
664,094 Students
# Teachers
2,099 Teachers
44,060 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fort Wayne Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#299 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
39%
27%
41%
23%
34%
89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
25%
14%
% White
34%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,950 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is higher than the state median of $12,758. 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
Spending
$391 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,950
$13,125
Spending / Student
$13,687
$12,758

Best Fort Wayne Community Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6200
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5400
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Robert C Harris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 Thorngate Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6300
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Weisser Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Gr: 1-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
John S Irwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Blackhawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Franke Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 Mildred Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5320 Rebecca Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6150
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Memorial Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8118 St Jo Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Saint Joseph Central School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6341 St Joe Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6100
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Indian Village Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 Wenonah Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Francis M Price Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 W State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5303 Wheelock Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-4825
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 E Paulding Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4300
Gr: 1-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Washington Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Maplewood Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3710 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 S Cornell Cir
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Northcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 E Wash Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2930
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-8625
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Miami Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 Amherst Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-8560
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Lane Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 28,537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 89% (Top 30% 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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