Enrollment
619
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fred H Croninger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180363000527
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred H Croninger Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred H Croninger Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks #4 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred H Croninger Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 34% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.4% free-meal eligibility runs 47% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prince Chapman Academy (819 students): Fred H Croninger Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students) and R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students) alongside Fred H Croninger Elementary School.
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 Fred H Croninger Elementary School compares
Fred H Croninger Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,247
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 61.1%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Fred H Croninger Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Wayne Community Schools, which includes Fred H Croninger Elementary School.
$13,247
Per student
+10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 56.6%
Federal 21.1%
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 Fred H Croninger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred H Croninger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
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
Similar elementary 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 (~619 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fred H Croninger Elementary School
How many students attend Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred H Croninger Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Fred H Croninger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fred H Croninger Elementary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred H Croninger Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks #4 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.
Is Fred H Croninger Elementary School a good school?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Fred H Croninger Elementary School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students), and South Side High School (1,405 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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