- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180285002532
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
East Allen University held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180285002532 · Fort Wayne, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 19.4:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students)
East Allen University held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Allen University 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
- Cedarville Ele
Cedarville Elementary School
764 students
- Heritage Jr/Sr
Heritage Jr/Sr High School
748 students
- This school 291
East Allen University
291 students
What this shows East Allen University reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Allen University compares
East Allen University 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,328
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 54/100 (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 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.
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.