Very Good
#640 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Elementary School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1026 E Pontiac St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 72 schools in Fort Wayne.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Whitney M Young Early Childhood 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$31,797
Median home value
$78,800
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunche Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| John S Irwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Merle J Abbett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 480 | 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.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Whitney M Young Early Childhood is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Whitney M Young Early Childhood is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,823 schools in IN. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitney M Young Early Childhood
What grades does Whitney M Young Early Childhood serve?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney M Young Early Childhood is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitney M Young Early Childhood rank in IN?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood ranks #640 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Whitney M Young Early Childhood's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitney M Young Early Childhood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Whitney M Young Early Childhood a charter school?
No, Whitney M Young Early Childhood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitney M Young Early Childhood a Title I school?
No, Whitney M Young Early Childhood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
51.6% of students at Whitney M Young Early Childhood 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (260) 467-8950
- Area population (ZIP 46803)
- 11,187
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 26.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 46803; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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