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#1477 of 1,754 schools in IN

Cedar Canyon Elementary School

Elementary School · Northwest Allen County Schools

15011 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

521
Students
15.3:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
#1477 of 1,754 in IN

About Cedar Canyon Elementary School

Cedar Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the Northwest Allen County Schools. The school serves approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9/10, placing it in the 15.8th 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 Progress1.8Significantly Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-11.41 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.6%
Reading/ELA Proficiency0.6%
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency1%
Expected (poverty-adj.)15%
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment5.3Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1

Cedar Canyon Elementary School — Students at Cedar Canyon Elementary School score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

11.1%

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 Cedar Canyon Elementary School Compares

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

Overall Score
3.9/10
16th percentile in IN
Academic
4.8/10
4.8/10
Growth
1.8/10
Below average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
5.3/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
11%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers

Location

15011 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Perry Hill Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.3 mi 3.1
Oak View Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.3 mi 3.7
Maple Creek Middle School Fort Wayne 1.5 mi 2.8
Huntertown Elementary School Huntertown 1.8 mi 4.5
PINE HILLS LEARNING PLACE Fort Wayne 2.5 mi 5.0
Aspen Meadow Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.6 mi 3.2
Eel River Elementary School Fort Wayne 3.4 mi 4.7
Carroll Middle School Fort Wayne 3.3 mi 3.2
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Fort Wayne 4.4 mi 5.0
Carroll High School Fort Wayne 3.8 mi 7.9
Hickory Center Elementary School Fort Wayne 4.0 mi 5.1
Washington Center Elementary Sch Fort Wayne 4.6 mi 5.6
Lincoln Elementary School Fort Wayne 5.2 mi 6.4
Shawnee Middle School Fort Wayne 5.3 mi 6.1
Northrop High School Fort Wayne 5.4 mi 7.7
Mabel K Holland Elementary School Fort Wayne 5.6 mi 4.8
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 6.0 mi 5.0
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 6.0 mi 5.0
Cedarville Elementary School Fort Wayne 4.9 mi 2.9
Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne 6.2 mi 5.8

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Battle Ground Elementary School Battle Ground, IN 3.9
Break-O-Day Elementary School New Whiteland, IN 3.9
Cardinal Elementary School Brownsburg, IN 3.9
Centerville-Abington Elem School Centerville, IN 3.9
Crooked Creek Elementary School Indianapolis, IN 3.9
Discovery Charter School Porter, IN 3.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedar Canyon Elementary School

What grades does Cedar Canyon Elementary School serve?

Cedar Canyon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cedar Canyon Elementary School?

Cedar Canyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Canyon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Canyon Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Canyon Elementary School rank in IN?

Cedar Canyon Elementary School is ranked #1477 out of 1,754 schools in IN.

What is Cedar Canyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Canyon Elementary School has a composite rating of 3.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Cedar Canyon Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cedar Canyon Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

11.1% of students at Cedar Canyon 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1%
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