Northwest Allen County Schools School District

13119 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,955 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 51% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
7,955 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
65,168 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 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#27 out of 392 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Northwest Allen County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.54
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
424 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
429 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
218 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
6,439 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
81%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
427 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
41
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
571
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
546
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
590
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
593
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
643
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
638
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
605
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
617
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
639
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
678
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
623
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
614
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
557
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,835 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$102 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,323
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,835
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in Northwest Allen County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Northwest Allen County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 2,475 students
Rank: #22.
Arcola School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11006 Arcola Rd
Arcola, IN 46704
(260) 625-3161
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15011 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13123 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-5117
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Hickory Center Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Perry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13121 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-3158
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Maple Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Union Chapel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #88.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4027 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #99.
Eel River Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12723 Bethel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1010.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15330 Lima Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
(260) 637-3181
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2650 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5345
Grades: K-5
| 542 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 7,955 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District is ranked #30 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
81% of Northwest Allen County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 16:1.
What is Northwest Allen County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,835 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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