Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lindley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lindley Elementary School serves the west part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lindley Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Fort Wayne Community Schools educates all students to high standards enabling them to become productive, responsible citizens.
School Rankings
Lindley 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 Lindley Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1241 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)29.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindley Elementary School's ranking?
Lindley Elementary School is ranked #1241 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lindley Elementary School often compared to?
Lindley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Village Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lindley Elementary School?
330 students attend Lindley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lindley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lindley Elementary School?
Lindley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lindley Elementary School offer ?
Lindley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lindley Elementary School part of?
Lindley Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
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