- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Brentwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brentwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180363000518
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentwood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #16 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brentwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Elementary School ranks #16 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Brentwood Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180363000518 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13.4:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Brentwood Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brentwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- R Nelson Snide
R Nelson Snider High School
1,927 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
1,405 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
1,398 students
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
1,383 students
- This school 415
Brentwood Elementary School
415 students
What this shows Brentwood Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brentwood Elementary School compares
Brentwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 59% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.3%
White 27.7%
Two or More 17.8%
Asian 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Largest group: African American at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Brentwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brentwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwick Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Standard public school
553 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brentwood Elementary School
How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brentwood Elementary School?
78.6% of students at Brentwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brentwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brentwood Elementary School is African American at 33.3% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brentwood Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Elementary School ranks #16 of 32 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 schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Brentwood Elementary School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students), and South Side High School (1,405 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.