- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Eel River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eel River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180825002457
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eel River Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #9 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eel River Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eel River Elementary School ranks #9 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825002457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Eel River Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180825002457 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 14:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Eel River Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eel River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- This school 420
Eel River Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Eel River Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eel River Elementary School compares
Eel River Elementary School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Asian 9.0%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Eel River Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eel River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eel River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
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
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eel River Elementary School
How many students attend Eel River Elementary School?
Eel River Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eel River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eel River Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Eel River Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Eel River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eel River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eel River Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eel River Elementary School?
Eel River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Eel River Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Eel River Elementary School ranks #9 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 Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Eel River Elementary School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.