- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Meadow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180825002711
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Meadow Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #17 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Meadow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Meadow Elementary School ranks #17 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825002711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Aspen Meadow Elementary School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 180825002711 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 17.1:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Aspen Meadow Elementary School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Aspen Meadow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- This school 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- Perry Hill Ele 545
Perry Hill Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Aspen Meadow Elementary School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Meadow Elementary School compares
Aspen Meadow Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Asian 8.0%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Aspen Meadow Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Meadow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Meadow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prince Chapman Academy
Standard public school
819 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedarville Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary School
Standard public school
746 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Weisser Park Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Meadow Elementary School
How many students attend Aspen Meadow Elementary School?
Aspen Meadow Elementary School has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Meadow Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Meadow Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Aspen Meadow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Meadow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Meadow Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Meadow Elementary School?
Aspen Meadow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Meadow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Meadow Elementary School ranks #17 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Aspen Meadow Elementary School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.