- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Fred H Croninger Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 180363000527 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 21.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Fred H Croninger Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fred H Croninger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- R Nelson Snide
R Nelson Snider High School
1,927 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
1,405 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
1,398 students
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
1,383 students
- This school 619
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
619 students
What this shows Fred H Croninger Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred H Croninger Elementary School compares
Fred H Croninger 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~619 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.