Enrollment
266
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 266 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is leaner than roughly 94% of Indiana schools and 33% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 56/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prince Chapman Academy (819 students): Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students) and R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students) alongside Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch compares
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,247
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Wayne Community Schools, which includes Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch.
$13,247
Per student
+10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 56.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch a good school?
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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