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#1598 of 1,754 schools in IN

Fred H Croninger Elementary School

Elementary School · Fort Wayne Community Schools

6700 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

597
Students
17.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
#1598 of 1,754 in IN

About Fred H Croninger Elementary School

Fred H Croninger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools. The school serves approximately 597 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5/10, placing it in the 9th percentile among IN schools — an below average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,224, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Significantly Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-12.28 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.9%
Reading/ELA Proficiency0.8%
Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency1%
Expected (poverty-adj.)12%
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment3.2Fair29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1

Fred H Croninger Elementary School — Students at Fred H Croninger Elementary School score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

27.8%

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 Fred H Croninger Elementary School Compares

See how Fred H Croninger Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.5/10
9th percentile in IN
Academic
5.8/10
5.8/10
Growth
1.4/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
3.2/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
28%
Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers

Location

6700 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Blackhawk Middle School Fort Wayne 0.6 mi 4.7
BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 0.7 mi 5.0
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.0 mi 5.5
Saint Joseph Central School Fort Wayne 1.6 mi 6.0
Lane Middle School Fort Wayne 1.3 mi 6.1
ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.3 mi 5.0
Arlington Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.7 mi 6.4
R Nelson Snider High School Fort Wayne 1.5 mi 7.2
Glenwood Park Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.6 mi 4.5
Robert C Harris Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.9 mi 6.5
Jefferson Middle School Fort Wayne 2.0 mi 4.9
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.1 mi 5.0
Brentwood Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.2 mi 6.4
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch Fort Wayne 3.0 mi 6.0
PINE HILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.8 mi 5.0
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL New Haven 3.2 mi 5.5
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 3.0 mi 5.0
CROSSROAD ACADEMY Fort Wayne 2.9 mi 5.0
ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 3.8 mi 5.0
New Haven Intermediate School New Haven 3.7 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46815 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,224

Median Home Value

$186,500

Median Rent

$942/mo

Population

26,811

College Educated

31.7%

Homeownership

76.9%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Median Age

38.7

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Monroe Central Elementary School Parker City, IN 3.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fred H Croninger Elementary School

What grades does Fred H Croninger Elementary School serve?

Fred H Croninger Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fred H Croninger Elementary School?

Fred H Croninger Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred H Croninger Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fred H Croninger Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fred H Croninger Elementary School rank in IN?

Fred H Croninger Elementary School is ranked #1598 out of 1,754 schools in IN.

What is Fred H Croninger Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fred H Croninger Elementary School has a composite rating of 3.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Fred H Croninger Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Fred H Croninger Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fred H Croninger Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred H Croninger Elementary School?

27.8% of students at Fred H Croninger 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
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
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