Northcrest Elementary School

5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northcrest 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Northcrest Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northcrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northcrest Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1504 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northcrest 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.
15-19%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northcrest 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
14%
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Black
35%
13%
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White
23%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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.
0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Northcrest 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
68%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northcrest 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 Northcrest 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Northcrest Elementary School is ranked #1504 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Northcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Mabel K Holland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Northcrest Elementary School?
456 students attend Northcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Northcrest Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northcrest Elementary School?
Northcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northcrest Elementary School offer ?
Northcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northcrest Elementary School part of?
Northcrest Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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