Southwick Elementary School serves 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Attendance Zone: Southwick Elementary School serves the southwest part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwick Elementary School's student population of 724 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
We are caring. We are respectful. We are responsible. We soar high like Eagles!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwick Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)48%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
58%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)24.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Southwick Elementary School?
724 students attend Southwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwick Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwick Elementary School?
Southwick Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwick Elementary School offer ?
Southwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwick Elementary School part of?
Southwick Elementary School is part of East Allen County Schools.
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