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Oak View Elementary School

Elementary School · Northwest Allen County Schools

13123 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

465
Students
15.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
#1536 of 1,754 in IN

About Oak View Elementary School

Oak View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the Northwest Allen County Schools. The school serves approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7/10, placing it in the 12.5th percentile among IN schools — an below average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $115,690, where 53% 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 Progress1.4Significantly Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-12.22 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.7%
Reading/ELA Proficiency0.6%
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency1%
Expected (poverty-adj.)14%
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment5.0Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1

Oak View Elementary School — Students at Oak View Elementary School score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

15.3%

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 Oak View Elementary School Compares

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

Overall Score
3.7/10
13th percentile in IN
Academic
5.1/10
5.1/10
Growth
1.4/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
5.0/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
15%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers

Location

13123 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Perry Hill Elementary School Fort Wayne 0.1 mi 3.1
Maple Creek Middle School Fort Wayne 0.2 mi 2.8
PINE HILLS LEARNING PLACE Fort Wayne 1.2 mi 5.0
Cedar Canyon Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.3 mi 3.9
Huntertown Elementary School Huntertown 2.3 mi 4.5
Aspen Meadow Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.4 mi 3.2
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Fort Wayne 3.1 mi 5.0
Washington Center Elementary Sch Fort Wayne 3.4 mi 5.6
Eel River Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.9 mi 4.7
Lincoln Elementary School Fort Wayne 3.9 mi 6.4
Carroll High School Fort Wayne 3.1 mi 7.9
Shawnee Middle School Fort Wayne 4.0 mi 6.1
Carroll Middle School Fort Wayne 3.0 mi 3.2
Northrop High School Fort Wayne 4.1 mi 7.7
Hickory Center Elementary School Fort Wayne 3.3 mi 5.1
Mabel K Holland Elementary School Fort Wayne 4.3 mi 4.8
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 4.7 mi 5.0
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 4.7 mi 5.0
Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne 4.9 mi 5.8
BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL Fort Wayne 5.0 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46845 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,690

Median Home Value

$314,000

Median Rent

$1,398/mo

Population

28,664

College Educated

52.9%

Homeownership

85.1%

Avg Commute

20.5 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Median Age

40.6

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Eastern Greene Elementary School Bloomfield, IN 3.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak View Elementary School

What grades does Oak View Elementary School serve?

Oak View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Oak View Elementary School?

Oak View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak View Elementary School rank in IN?

Oak View Elementary School is ranked #1536 out of 1,754 schools in IN.

What is Oak View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak View Elementary School has a composite rating of 3.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Oak View Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oak View Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

15.3% of students at Oak View 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
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3%
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