Eel River Elementary School

12723 Bethel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eel River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Eel River Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Eel River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eel River Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#591 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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56%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eel River 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 2020-21 school year data.
41%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eel River 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
74%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Eel River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eel River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eel River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eel River Elementary School's ranking?
Eel River Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eel River Elementary School often compared to?
Eel River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Center Elementary School, Oak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Eel River Elementary School?
426 students attend Eel River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Eel River Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eel River Elementary School?
Eel River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eel River Elementary School offer ?
Eel River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eel River Elementary School part of?
Eel River Elementary School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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