Top Rankings
Fort Wayne Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 9,822 students in Fort Wayne Community Schools. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Indiana.
Public Preschools in Fort Wayne Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
51 Schools
606 Schools
# Students
28,537 Students
262,677 Students
# Teachers
2,099 Teachers
17,664 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Wayne Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Graduation Rate
89%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.5%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
25%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
64%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,483 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,015 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$528 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$543 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,483
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,015
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fort Wayne Community Schools Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franke Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 Mildred Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8118 St Jo Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Indian Village Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3835 Wenonah Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Francis M Price Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Washington Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Maplewood Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3710 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 S Cornell Cir
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1616.
Northcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
South Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Cottage Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Levan R Scott Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 E Fairfax Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8050
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
1111 Greene St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Magnet School
1026 E Pontiac St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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