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
1026 E Pontiac St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 72 schools in Fort Wayne. Learn more
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Indiana schools
#640 of 1,823
In Fort Wayne
#16 of 74
public schools
In district
#3 of 49
Fort Wayne Community Schools
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Elementary School in Fort Wayne · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. Whitney M Young Early Childhood serves approximately 215 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Whitney M Young Early Childhood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,823 schools in IN.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.7
- IN avg 6.6
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Whitney M Young Early Childhood Compares
See how Whitney M Young Early Childhood performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1026 E Pontiac St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Whitney M Young Early Childhood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST JOHN THE BAPTIST (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LUTHERAN SOUTH UNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fort Wayne, see our Fort Wayne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,797
Median Home Value
$78,800
Median Rent
$878/mo
Population
11,187
College Educated
9.4%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
23.4 min
Poverty Rate
37.8%
Median Age
26.2
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| James Whitcomb Riley Elem School New Castle, IN | 7.1 |
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| Martha J Ridpath Elementary School Greencastle, IN | 7.1 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 51.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (260) 467-8950
Resources & Links
District
Fort Wayne Community Schools- District Enrollment
- 28,506
- Schools in District
- 50
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,569
- District Rank
- #3 of 49
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