Top Rankings
Northwest Allen County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,383 students in Northwest Allen County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Northwest Allen County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
8,383 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
495 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwest Allen County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
78%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,180 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,745
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,180
$12,815
Best Northwest Allen County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcola School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11006 Arcola Rd
Arcola, IN 46704
(260) 625-3161
Arcola, IN 46704
(260) 625-3161
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15011 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13123 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-5117
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-5117
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Carroll High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 2,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Perry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13121 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-3158
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-3158
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Hickory Center Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Maple Creek Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Union Chapel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Eel River Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12723 Bethel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5395
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5395
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4027 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-5159
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2650 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5345
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5345
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15330 Lima Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
(260) 637-3181
Huntertown, IN 46748
(260) 637-3181
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,383 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District is ranked #49 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
78% of Northwest Allen County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Allen County Schools School District?
Northwest Allen County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Northwest Allen County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,180 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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