Northwest Allen County Schools School District
School District · Fort Wayne, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,383
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,383
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#194 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,914
$1,448 vs Indiana median
District size
8,383 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Northwest Allen County Schools ranks #194 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Northwest Allen County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak View Elementary School (8.4/10), Huntertown Elementary School (7.2/10), and Eel River Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 15% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Northwest Allen County Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Northwest Allen County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Northwest Allen County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak View Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Huntertown Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Eel River Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Carroll High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Arcola School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Cedar Canyon Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Hickory Center Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Maple Creek Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Aspen Meadow Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Carroll Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwest Allen County Schools
Northwest Allen County Schools is a Fort Wayne, Indiana school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 8,383 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $10,914 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Northwest Allen County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak View Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Northwest Allen County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 62.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northwest Allen County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwest Allen County Schools with test data.
Schools in Northwest Allen County Schools
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Fort Wayne
- Total Enrollment
- 8,383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 496
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Northwest Allen County Schools has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northwest Allen County Schools?
The average composite rating for Northwest Allen County Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Northwest Allen County Schools's district-level spending was $10,914 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwest Allen County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwest Allen County Schools is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Oak View Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northwest Allen County Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Across schools in Northwest Allen County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northwest Allen County Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Northwest Allen County Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Northwest Allen County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Vigo County School Corp (26)
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- Msd Warren Township (16)
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- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
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- East Allen County Schools (14)
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- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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