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#1064 of 1,823 schools in IN
Southwick Elementary School
Elementary School · East Allen County Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
An East Allen County Schools elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6500 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
- Math 55% proficient (2010)
- Reading 48% proficient (2010)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwick Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwick 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 | 1.6 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Levan R Scott AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Merle J Abbett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| John S Irwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 289 | 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
- #11 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
Southwick Elementary School is listed in East Allen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwick Elementary School
Southwick Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of East Allen County Schools, serving approximately 672 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwick Elementary School
What grades does Southwick Elementary School serve?
Southwick Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Southwick Elementary School?
Southwick Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwick Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwick Elementary School rank in IN?
Southwick Elementary School ranks #1,064 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Southwick Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwick Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Southwick Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwick Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Southwick Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southwick Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwick Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southwick Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwick Elementary School?
91.5% of students at Southwick 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (260) 446-0250
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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