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#1099 of 1,823 schools in IN
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1936 W Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
- Math 39% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Center Elementary Sch score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Center Elementary Sch 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 12Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$86,583
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46818; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Eel River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 430 | 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
- #23 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
Washington Center Elementary Sch is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Center Elementary Sch
Washington Center Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Center Elementary Sch
What grades does Washington Center Elementary Sch serve?
Washington Center Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Center Elementary Sch?
Washington Center Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Center Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Center Elementary Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Center Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Washington Center Elementary Sch ranks #1,099 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Washington Center Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Center Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Washington Center Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Center Elementary Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Center Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Washington Center Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Center Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Washington Center Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Center Elementary Sch?
60.5% of students at Washington Center Elementary Sch 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
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (260) 467-6250
- Area population (ZIP 46818)
- 21,914
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 46818; 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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