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Fort Wayne Community Schools

Indiana · Public School District
50
Schools
28,612
Students
$15,804
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
66.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
86.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Fort Wayne Community Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 28,612 students across 50 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,804 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (50)
Elementary Schools33 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams Elementary SchoolPK–05270
Arlington Elementary SchoolKG–05420
Bloomingdale Elementary SchoolPK–05300
Brentwood Elementary SchoolPK–05416
Bunche Elementary SchoolPK–KG228
Fairfield Elementary SchoolPK–05460
Forest Park Elementary SchoolPK–05601
Francis M Price Elementary SchoolPK–05469
Franke Park Elementary SchoolPK–05405
Fred H Croninger Elementary SchoolKG–05580
Glenwood Park Elementary SchoolKG–05554
Harrison Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05618
Indian Village Elementary SchoolPK–05372
J Wilbur Haley Elementary SchoolPK–05568
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School01–08561
John S Irwin Elementary SchoolKG–05279
Levan R Scott AcademyPK–05357
Lincoln Elementary SchoolKG–05616
Lindley Elementary SchoolPK–05300
Mabel K Holland Elementary SchoolPK–05489
Maplewood Elementary SchoolPK–05507
Merle J Abbett Elementary SchoolPK–05498
Northcrest Elementary SchoolPK–05493
Robert C Harris Elementary SchoolKG–05353
Saint Joseph Central SchoolKG–05397
South Wayne Elementary SchoolPK–05362
Study Elementary SchoolPK–05292
Washington Center Elementary SchPK–05517
Washington Elementary SchoolPK–05238
Waynedale Elementary SchoolPK–05383
Weisser Park Elementary School01–05591
Whitney M Young Early ChildhoodPK–KG204
Willard Shambaugh Elementary SchKG–05320
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Side High School09–121,474
Northrop High School09–122,136
R Nelson Snider High School09–121,899
South Side High School09–121,423
Wayne High School09–121,419
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen Co Juvenile CenterKG–1225
Fort Wayne Virtual AcademyKG–12202
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,804+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
22%
State
56.6%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
21.1%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
50
Schools
28,612
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.6%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 50 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Fort Wayne Community Schools has 50 public schools, serving a total of 28,612 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fort Wayne Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fort Wayne Community Schools spend per student?
Fort Wayne Community Schools spends $15,804 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
66% of students in Fort Wayne Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
No, Fort Wayne Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fort Wayne Community Schools serve?
Fort Wayne Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fort Wayne Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.