Fred H Croninger Elementary School serves 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fred H Croninger Elementary School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fred H Croninger Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
13%
13%
White
67%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred H Croninger Elementary School's ranking?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
626 students attend Fred H Croninger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fred H Croninger Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred H Croninger Elementary School offer ?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fred H Croninger Elementary School part of?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/1/2019
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