Enrollment
396
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Haverhill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Haverhill 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 180003002186
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haverhill 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
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Haverhill Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haverhill Elementary School ranks #9 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haverhill Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haverhill Elementary School
Haverhill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 396 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Indiana average.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fort Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prince Chapman Academy (819 students): Haverhill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 14.9:1).
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students) and Woodside Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Haverhill 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 Haverhill Elementary School compares
Haverhill 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,387
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Haverhill 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 Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, which includes Haverhill Elementary School.
$10,387
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 60.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 Haverhill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haverhill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
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 (~396 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Haverhill Elementary School
How many students attend Haverhill Elementary School?
Haverhill Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haverhill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haverhill Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Haverhill Elementary School?
22.4% of students at Haverhill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haverhill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Haverhill Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haverhill Elementary School?
Haverhill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haverhill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Haverhill 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.
Is Haverhill Elementary School a good school?
Haverhill Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Haverhill Elementary School, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), and Summit Middle School (789 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.
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