Below Average
#1472 of 1,823 schools in IN
South Wayne Elementary School
Elementary School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
810 Cottage Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
- Math 12% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Wayne Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Wayne 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$56,341
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Emmaus Lutheran Church & SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Harrison Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 170 | 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.
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
- #39 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
South Wayne Elementary School is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Wayne Elementary School
South Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Wayne Elementary School
What grades does South Wayne Elementary School serve?
South Wayne Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Wayne Elementary School?
South Wayne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Wayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Wayne Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Wayne Elementary School rank in IN?
South Wayne Elementary School ranks #1,472 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Wayne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Wayne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 South Wayne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Wayne Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Wayne Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Wayne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Wayne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Wayne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Wayne Elementary School?
81.3% of students at South Wayne 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (260) 467-8100
- Area population (ZIP 46807)
- 16,285
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 46807; 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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