Below Average
#1508 of 1,823 schools in IN
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Fort Wayne, IN
A Msd Southwest Allen County Schls elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 Mission Hill Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Math 39% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whispering Meadow 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$84,778
Median home value
$241,000
Median rent
$1,134/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46804; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Emmaus Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Arcola SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Haverhill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 399 | 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.
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is listed in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
What grades does Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch serve?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch ranks #1,508 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
35.0% of students at Whispering Meadow 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
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (260) 431-2601
- Area population (ZIP 46804)
- 29,177
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 46804; 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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