- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Covington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Covington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180003001810
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary School ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003001810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Covington Elementary School shrank from 874 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 180003001810 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High School (2,382 students)
Covington Elementary School shrank from 874 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Covington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High School
2,382 students
- Woodside Middl
Woodside Middle School
1,032 students
- Summit Middle 789
Summit Middle School
789 students
- This school 746
Covington Elementary School
746 students
- Lafayette Mead 604
Lafayette Meadow School
604 students
- Whispering Mea 535
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
535 students
What this shows Covington Elementary School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington Elementary School compares
Covington Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,322
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 18.0%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Covington Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls reports $11,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington Elementary School
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has 746 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Covington Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Covington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Covington Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Covington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary School ranks #6 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 Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Covington Elementary School, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), and Summit Middle School (789 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.