Enrollment
291
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Wayne, IN
East Allen University
Federal NCES profile for East Allen University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180285002532
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Allen University earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Allen University has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Allen University ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285002532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Allen University compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Allen University
East Allen University is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Indiana schools and 22% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% 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 high schools, it stands alongside Carroll High School (2,623 students): East Allen University is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 20:1).
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 East Allen University.
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 East Allen University compares
East Allen University on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Asian 53.6%
White 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: Asian at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, East Allen University is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Allen County Schools, which includes East Allen University.
$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 East Allen University Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Chapman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Allen University'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
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Carroll High School
Standard public school
2,623 students 20:1 students per teacher
Homestead High School
Standard public school
2,382 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northrop High School
Standard public school
2,145 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
R Nelson Snider High School
Standard public school
1,927 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
South Side High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Wayne High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~291 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Allen University
How many students attend East Allen University?
East Allen University has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Allen University?
The student-teacher ratio at East Allen University is 19.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Allen University?
62.6% of students at East Allen University are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Allen University?
The largest demographic group at East Allen University is Asian at 53.6% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Allen University?
East Allen University has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Allen University rank among high schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, East Allen University ranks #1 of 8 high 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 high schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is East Allen University a good school?
East Allen University earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 East Allen University, 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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