- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Southwick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180285000356
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwick Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #16 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwick Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwick Elementary School ranks #16 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Southwick Elementary School grew from 606 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 180285000356 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 16.8:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students)
Southwick Elementary School grew from 606 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southwick Elementary School 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
- Prince Chapman
Prince Chapman Academy
819 students
- Cedarville Ele
Cedarville Elementary School
764 students
- Heritage Jr/Sr
Heritage Jr/Sr High School
748 students
- This school
Southwick Elementary School
724 students
What this shows Southwick Elementary School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwick Elementary School compares
Southwick Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 87.0% | ▲ 76% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
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
26.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.1%
African American 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Southwick Elementary School 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 Southwick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prince Chapman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwick Elementary School'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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 17.9:1 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwick Elementary School
How many students attend Southwick Elementary School?
Southwick Elementary School has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwick 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 Southwick Elementary School?
87.0% of students at Southwick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwick Elementary School is Asian at 58.1% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwick Elementary School?
Southwick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Southwick Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwick Elementary School ranks #16 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 East Allen County Schools?
Besides Southwick Elementary School, East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students), Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students), and Prince Chapman Academy (819 students). See the East Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.