How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elkhart Community Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elkhart, Indiana | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 11,318 | 28,612 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elkhart Community Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,470 | $15,804 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.8% | 21.1% |
| State Revenue | 56.8% | 56.6% |
| Local Revenue | 26.4% | 22.4% |
Elkhart Community Schools
Federal State Local
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elkhart Community Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 33.7% |
| African American | 13.0% | 25.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.2% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 65.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elkhart Community Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 32 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 320.1:1 | 452.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.0% | 27.7% |
School Types
Elkhart Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.