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#683 of 1,754 schools in IN

Top 39% in state

Covington Elementary School

Elementary School · MSD Southwest Allen County Schls

2430 W Hamilton Rd - South, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

777
Students
13.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 39%
in IN

About Covington Elementary School

Covington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the MSD Southwest Allen County Schls. The school serves approximately 777 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7/10, placing it in the 61.1th percentile among IN schools — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school environment (7.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $143,245, where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Above Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-6.86 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5%
Reading/ELA Proficiency0.4%
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency0%
Expected (poverty-adj.)11%
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment7.2Very Good29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1

Covington Elementary School — Students at Covington Elementary School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

30.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Covington Elementary School Compares

See how Covington Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
61th percentile in IN
Academic
4.2/10
4.2/10
Growth
6.0/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
7.2/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
31%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
56 teachers

Location

2430 W Hamilton Rd - South, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Woodside Middle School Fort Wayne 0.3 mi 3.8
Homestead High School Fort Wayne 1.8 mi 7.6
ST Fort Wayne 1.9 mi 5.0
Summit Middle School Fort Wayne 1.9 mi 4.8
Aboite Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.1 mi 4.7
eSACS Virtual School Fort Wayne 2.1 mi 6.6
Deer Ridge Elementary Fort Wayne 2.1 mi 4.1
Haverhill Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.7 mi 5.2
Arcola School Arcola 3.3 mi 5.3
EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.9 mi 5.0
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch Fort Wayne 3.3 mi 5.2
Lafayette Meadow School Roanoke 4.6 mi 4.4
ABOITE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Roanoke 6.1 mi 5.5
CANTERBURY SCHOOL Fort Wayne 5.3 mi 5.0
ROANOKE BAPTIST SCHOOL Roanoke 7.1 mi 5.5
Coesse School Columbia City 6.5 mi 5.8
Roanoke Elementary School Roanoke 7.8 mi 5.1
Lindley Elementary School Fort Wayne 6.4 mi 6.6
Portage Middle School Fort Wayne 6.5 mi 7.4
Kekionga Middle School Fort Wayne 7.2 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46814 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$143,245

Median Home Value

$383,000

Median Rent

$1,249/mo

Population

16,906

College Educated

61.7%

Homeownership

92.2%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Median Age

37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Covington Elementary School

What grades does Covington Elementary School serve?

Covington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Covington Elementary School?

Covington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covington Elementary School rank in IN?

Covington Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 1,754 schools in IN.

What is Covington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Covington Elementary School has a composite rating of 5.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Covington Elementary School a charter school?

No, Covington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Covington Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Covington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covington Elementary School?

30.9% of students at Covington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
777
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Free/Reduced Lunch
30.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allen County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details