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#955 of 1,823 schools in IN
Prince Chapman Academy
Elementary School · East Allen County Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
An East Allen County Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
4808 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
- Math 18% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prince Chapman Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prince Chapman 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$43,760
Median home value
$129,100
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy L Johnson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| John S Irwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Levan R Scott AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Merle J Abbett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Allen County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prince Chapman Academy is listed in East Allen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prince Chapman Academy
Prince Chapman Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of East Allen County Schools, serving approximately 765 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prince Chapman Academy
What grades does Prince Chapman Academy serve?
Prince Chapman Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Prince Chapman Academy?
Prince Chapman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince Chapman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prince Chapman Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prince Chapman Academy rank in IN?
Prince Chapman Academy ranks #955 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Prince Chapman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prince Chapman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Prince Chapman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prince Chapman Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Prince Chapman Academy a charter school?
No, Prince Chapman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prince Chapman Academy a Title I school?
No, Prince Chapman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prince Chapman Academy?
87.8% of students at Prince Chapman 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (260) 446-0270
- Area population (ZIP 46816)
- 19,240
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 46816; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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