Enrollment
746
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180003001810
Covington Elementary School — Fort Wayne, IN
Federal NCES profile for Covington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 85
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Covington Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Covington Elementary School reports 746 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Indiana average and 48% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 373 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Msd Southwest Allen County Schls spends $12,427 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.6% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Covington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,427
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 746 Top 84% in Indiana — larger than 16% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.9% -46% vs state
NCES ID 180003001810
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 373:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, which includes Covington Elementary School.
$12,427
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 60.6%
Federal 7.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Covington Elementary School
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has 746 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.