Southwick Elementary School

Southwick Elementary School serves 672 students in prekindergarten through second grade in Fort Wayne, making it one of the larger early elementary schools in the area. With 49 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial foundational years. The school has earned recognition for its performance, receiving a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking as the 96th best elementary school out of 1,831 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile among Indiana elementary schools.

This strong performance is particularly noteworthy given that Southwick Elementary serves a diverse community where nearly a quarter of residents experience poverty. Located on Wayne Trace in Allen County, the school operates within the 46816 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $43,960 and median home values average $112,700. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a working-class community, with 8% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

As one of Fort Wayne's elementary schools focusing exclusively on the earliest grades, Southwick Elementary plays an important role in building strong academic foundations for young learners. The school sits within Fort Wayne's urban landscape, serving families in a densely populated area of nearly 19,500 residents.