- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Prince Chapman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prince Chapman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180285002519
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prince Chapman Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #19 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prince Chapman Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Chapman Academy ranks #19 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285002519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Prince Chapman Academy held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180285002519 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 14.9:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students)
Prince Chapman Academy held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Prince Chapman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Haven Jr/S
New Haven Jr/Sr High School
1,413 students
- Leo Junior/Sen
Leo Junior/Senior High School
1,328 students
- This school
Prince Chapman Academy
819 students
- Cedarville Ele
Cedarville Elementary School
764 students
- Heritage Jr/Sr
Heritage Jr/Sr High School
748 students
- Woodlan Jr/Sr
Woodlan Jr/Sr High School
743 students
What this shows Prince Chapman Academy reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prince Chapman Academy compares
Prince Chapman Academy 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 69% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 819 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 57.1%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Asian at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Prince Chapman Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Allen County Schools reports $12,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prince Chapman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prince Chapman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prince Chapman Academy
How many students attend Prince Chapman Academy?
Prince Chapman Academy has 819 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince Chapman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prince Chapman Academy is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Prince Chapman Academy?
83.7% of students at Prince Chapman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prince Chapman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prince Chapman Academy is Asian at 57.1% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prince Chapman Academy?
Prince Chapman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prince Chapman Academy rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Chapman Academy ranks #19 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 East Allen County Schools?
Besides Prince Chapman Academy, East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students), Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students), and Cedarville Elementary School (764 students). See the East Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.