Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis M Price 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Francis M Price Elementary School serves the northwest part of Fort Wayne, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Francis M Price Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Francis M Price Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis M Price Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panda
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis M Price Elementary School's ranking?
Francis M Price Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Francis M Price Elementary School often compared to?
Francis M Price Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franke Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Francis M Price Elementary School?
405 students attend Francis M Price Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Francis M Price Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis M Price Elementary School?
Francis M Price Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francis M Price Elementary School offer ?
Francis M Price Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis M Price Elementary School part of?
Francis M Price Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Francis M Price Elementary School located?
Francis M Price Elementary School is located in the Hamilton neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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