Saint Joseph Central School

6341 St Joe Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saint Joseph Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saint Joseph Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Saint Joseph Central School's student population of 403 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Saint Joseph Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Joseph Central School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1143 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
36%
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29%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
60%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Joseph Central School's ranking?
Saint Joseph Central School is ranked #1143 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Saint Joseph Central School often compared to?
Saint Joseph Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willard Shambaugh Elementary School, Fred H Croninger Elementary School, Weisser Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Saint Joseph Central School?
403 students attend Saint Joseph Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Saint Joseph Central School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Joseph Central School?
Saint Joseph Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Joseph Central School offer ?
Saint Joseph Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Saint Joseph Central School part of?
Saint Joseph Central School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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