- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Cedarville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180285000954
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarville Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarville Elementary School ranks #2 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285000954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Cedarville Elementary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180285000954 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 19.1:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students)
Cedarville Elementary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cedarville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Haven Jr/S
New Haven Jr/Sr High School
1,413 students
- Leo Junior/Sen
Leo Junior/Senior High School
1,328 students
- Prince Chapman
Prince Chapman Academy
819 students
- This school
Cedarville Elementary School
764 students
- Heritage Jr/Sr
Heritage Jr/Sr High School
748 students
- Woodlan Jr/Sr
Woodlan Jr/Sr High School
743 students
What this shows Cedarville Elementary School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarville Elementary School compares
Cedarville 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 59% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,242
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Cedarville Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Allen County Schools reports $12,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Chapman Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
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
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 17.1:1 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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarville Elementary School
How many students attend Cedarville Elementary School?
Cedarville Elementary School has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarville Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarville Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Cedarville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarville Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarville Elementary School?
Cedarville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Cedarville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarville Elementary School ranks #2 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 East Allen County Schools?
Besides Cedarville Elementary School, East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students), Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students), and Prince Chapman Academy (819 students). See the East Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.