- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Wayne, IN
R Nelson Snider High School
Federal NCES profile for R Nelson Snider High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180363000556
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Nelson Snider High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
R Nelson Snider High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Nelson Snider High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
R Nelson Snider High School held near 1,915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 109.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180363000556 · Fort Wayne, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,927 enr · 21.7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
R Nelson Snider High School held near 1,915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.7 → 109.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
R Nelson Snider High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- This school
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
- Blackhawk Midd 814
Blackhawk Middle School
814 students
What this shows R Nelson Snider High School reports 1,927 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Nelson Snider High School compares
R Nelson Snider High 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, R Nelson Snider High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 R Nelson Snider High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Nelson Snider High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Carroll High School
Standard public school
2,623 students 20:1 students per teacher
Homestead High School
Standard public school
2,382 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northrop High School
Standard public school
2,145 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
South Side High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Wayne High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
North Side High School
Standard public school
1,383 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,927 students)
Frequently asked questions about R Nelson Snider High School
How many students attend R Nelson Snider High School?
R Nelson Snider High School has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,899 (2022-23) → 1,915 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Nelson Snider High School?
The student-teacher ratio at R Nelson Snider High School is 21.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R Nelson Snider High School?
47.4% of students at R Nelson Snider High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Nelson Snider High School?
The largest demographic group at R Nelson Snider High School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Nelson Snider High School?
R Nelson Snider High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 R Nelson Snider High School rank among high schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, R Nelson Snider High School ranks #4 of 8 high 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 high schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides R Nelson Snider High School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), South Side High School (1,405 students), and Wayne High School (1,398 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.