- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Northcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180363000551
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northcrest Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #28 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northcrest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northcrest Elementary School ranks #28 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Northcrest Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 180363000551 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 17.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Northcrest Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northcrest 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 536
Northcrest Elementary School
536 students
What this shows Northcrest Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northcrest Elementary School compares
Northcrest 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
White 23.7%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Northcrest 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 Northcrest 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northcrest 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 other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwick Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Standard public school
553 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
Standard public school
535 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Northcrest Elementary School?
Northcrest Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northcrest Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northcrest Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Northcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northcrest Elementary School is African American at 33.2% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northcrest Elementary School?
Northcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Northcrest Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Northcrest Elementary School ranks #28 of 32 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 schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Northcrest 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.