- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
John S Irwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John S Irwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180363000535
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John S Irwin Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John S Irwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John S Irwin Elementary School ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
John S Irwin Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180363000535 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 16.8:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
John S Irwin Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John S Irwin 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 302
John S Irwin Elementary School
302 students
What this shows John S Irwin Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How John S Irwin Elementary School compares
John S Irwin 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, John S Irwin 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 John S Irwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John S Irwin 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
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about John S Irwin Elementary School
How many students attend John S Irwin Elementary School?
John S Irwin Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Irwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S Irwin Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John S Irwin Elementary School?
65.9% of students at John S Irwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John S Irwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John S Irwin Elementary School is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John S Irwin Elementary School?
John S Irwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 John S Irwin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, John S Irwin Elementary School ranks #6 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 John S Irwin 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.