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#761 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
John S Irwin Elementary School
Elementary School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3501 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Math 49% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John S Irwin Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where John S Irwin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Wayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,601
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weisser Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Merle J Abbett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Whitney M Young Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Bunche Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #6 of 49
- District spending per student
- $14,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John S Irwin Elementary School is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John S Irwin Elementary School
John S Irwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John S Irwin Elementary School
What grades does John S Irwin Elementary School serve?
John S Irwin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John S Irwin Elementary School?
John S Irwin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Irwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S Irwin Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John S Irwin Elementary School rank in IN?
John S Irwin Elementary School ranks #761 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is John S Irwin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John S Irwin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John S Irwin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John S Irwin Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John S Irwin Elementary School a charter school?
No, John S Irwin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John S Irwin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John S Irwin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John S Irwin Elementary School?
67.1% of students at John S Irwin 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (260) 467-5310
- Area population (ZIP 46806)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46806; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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