- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180363000572
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 180363000572 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 10.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch 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 266
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
266 students
What this shows Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch compares
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 10.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch 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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch'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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
How many students attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% 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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
49.7% of students at Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch ranks #1 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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch, 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.