Enrollment
764
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedarville Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedarville Elementary School
Cedarville Elementary School is a large elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 20% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 764 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prince Chapman Academy (819 students): Cedarville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students) and Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students) alongside Cedarville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedarville Elementary School compares
Cedarville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Allen County Schools, which includes Cedarville Elementary School.
$11,444
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~764 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cedarville Elementary School a good school?
Cedarville Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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