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#1684 of 1,823 schools in IN
Levan R Scott Academy
Elementary School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 E Fairfax Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Math 11% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Levan R Scott Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Levan R Scott Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff H Towles Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Lutheran South Unity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Merle J Abbett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Timothy L Johnson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 394 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #47 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
Levan R Scott Academy is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Levan R Scott Academy
Levan R Scott Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Levan R Scott Academy
What grades does Levan R Scott Academy serve?
Levan R Scott Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Levan R Scott Academy?
Levan R Scott Academy has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Levan R Scott Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Levan R Scott Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Levan R Scott Academy rank in IN?
Levan R Scott Academy ranks #1,684 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Levan R Scott Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Levan R Scott Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Levan R Scott Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Levan R Scott Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Levan R Scott Academy a charter school?
No, Levan R Scott Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Levan R Scott Academy a Title I school?
No, Levan R Scott Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Levan R Scott Academy?
83.7% of students at Levan R Scott Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (260) 467-8050
- 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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