Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Tel:
(260) 467-6050
- Fred H Croninger Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fred H Croninger Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fred H Croninger Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Fred H Croninger Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fred H Croninger Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Fred H Croninger Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #77 out of 1762 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Wayne Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fred H Croninger Elementary School is R Nelson Snider High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Blackhawk Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Wayne Blackhawk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 811 students
0.5 miles
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885 0.5 6-8 811 - Fort Wayne J Wilbur Haley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 646 students
1.1 miles
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510 1.1 PK-5 646 - Fort Wayne R Nelson Snider High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,895 student
1.4 miles
4600 Fairlawn Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4600 1.4 9-12 1,895 - Fort Wayne Lane Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 691 students
1.5 miles
4901 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4400 1.5 6-8 691 - Fort Wayne Saint Joseph Central School Grades: K-5 | 427 students
1.5 miles
6341 St Joe Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6100 1.5 K-5 427
School Reviews
| 5 I go to this school and I definitely feel like all these scores are correct compared to other websites. Good job. - Posted by Student/Alumni - K |
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