MSD Southwest Allen County Schls

Fort Wayne, Indiana — 10 schools

7,853
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$12,427
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls operates 10 public schools serving 7,853 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 other, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,502 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allen County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,427 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.2% local, 60.6% state, and 7.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,963 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #351 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 383.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.5% White, 8.7% African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Homestead High School accounts for 31.8% of all MSD Southwest Allen County Schls student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MSD Southwest Allen County Schls-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls school enrollment varies 26× across entities

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls school enrollment ranges from 91 students (lowest) to 2,382 students (highest), a spread of 2,291 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls student-counselor ratio is 383:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls chronic absenteeism rate is 5.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
60.6%
State
32.2%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
351 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Allen County county, where this district is located.

$892
Studio/mo
$916
1 BR/mo
$1,113
2 BR/mo
$1,381
3 BR/mo
$1,512
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,963
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls.

White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 4.4%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 10
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
383.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls

School Enrollment
Homestead High School
2,382
Woodside Middle School
1,032
Summit Middle School
789
Covington Elementary School
746
Lafayette Meadow School
604
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
535
Aboite Elementary School
497
Deer Ridge Elementary
430
Haverhill Elementary School
396
Esacs Virtual School
91

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls?

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 7,853 students.

How much does MSD Southwest Allen County Schls spend per student?

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls spends $12,427 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #351 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls?

The average teacher salary in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls is $59,963 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MSD Southwest Allen County Schls?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allen County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls?

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls students are 72.5% White, 8.7% African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MSD Southwest Allen County Schls?

MSD Southwest Allen County Schls has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #351 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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