How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Wayne Community Schools | Rush County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Rushville, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 28,612 | 1,958 |
| Number of Schools | 50 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Wayne Community Schools | Rush County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,804 | $14,562 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.1% | 14.6% |
| State Revenue | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Local Revenue | 22.4% | 28.1% |
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Federal State Local
Rush County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Wayne Community Schools | Rush County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.7% | 93.2% |
| African American | 25.1% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.5% | 52.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Wayne Community Schools | Rush County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 452.4:1 | 304.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.7% | 25.8% |
School Types
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rush County 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.