Below Average
#1147 of 1,754 schools in IN
Eel River Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwest Allen County Schools
12723 Bethel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
About Eel River Elementary School
Eel River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the Northwest Allen County Schools. The school serves approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7/10, placing it in the 34.7th 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 $86,583, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.
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Eel River Elementary School — Students at Eel River Elementary School score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
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30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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How Eel River Elementary School Compares
See how Eel River Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
12723 Bethel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46818 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,583
Median Home Value
$221,000
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
Population
21,914
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
85.7%
Avg Commute
21.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
35.6
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| Aboite Elementary School Fort Wayne, IN | 4.7 |
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| Blackford Intermediate School Hartford City, IN | 4.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eel River Elementary School
What grades does Eel River Elementary School serve?
Eel River Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eel River Elementary School?
Eel River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eel River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eel River 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 Eel River Elementary School rank in IN?
Eel River Elementary School is ranked #1147 out of 1,754 schools in IN.
What is Eel River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eel River Elementary School has a composite rating of 4.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Eel River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Eel River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eel River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Eel River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eel River Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Eel River 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
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 338-5395
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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