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How has Southwick Elementary School changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
724
Elementary
DISTRICT 567 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 180285000356
Southwick Elementary School
6500 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 · (260) 446-0250 · Allen County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL724 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
613 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 26 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 246 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 225 | 31% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Southwick Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Elementary School this school | 724 | 84.7% | N/A |
| Prince Chapman Academy Fort Wayne | 819 | 83.8% | 14.5% |
| Southport Elementary School Indianapolis | 450 | 82.0% | 34.7% |
| Timothy L Johnson Academy Fort Wayne | 440 | 82.7% | 15.4% |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School Indianapolis | 644 | 75.3% | 35.0% |
| Glenns Valley Elementary School Indianapolis | 533 | 70.0% | 43.1% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Southwick Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Allen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 724 | #65 of 1,079 | #4 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #190 of 991 | #22 of 55 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.3% | #274 of 996 | #33 of 55 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.7% | #23 of 1,058 | #1 of 55 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +19.7% | #95 of 353 | #4 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
724
+127 (+21%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 476
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 18.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 724 | 54.6 | 13.3:1 | 85% (613) |
| 2023-24 | 672 | 49.2 | 13.7:1 | 92% (615) |
| 2022-23 | 606 | 43.2 | 14.0:1 | 89% (537) |
| 2020-21 | 597 | 32 | 18.7:1 | 84% (503) |
| 2017-18 | 605 | 33 | 18.3:1 | 90% (543) |
| 2015-16 | 589 | 33 | 17.9:1 | 90% (532) |
| 2010-11 | 443 | 27 | 16.4:1 | 88% (389) |
| 2000-01 | 457 | 30 | 15.2:1 | 52% (237) |
| 1990-91 | 476 | 28 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southwick Elementary School.
About Southwick Elementary School
Southwick Elementary School sits in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is classified as an elementary school. Students in pre-K through 2 make up the school's enrollment of 724 students. By comparison, elementary schools in Indiana enroll about 436 students on average.
The district for Southwick Elementary School is East Allen County Schools, with 15 schools and 10,136 students.
Federal enrollment data show Southwick Elementary School is 58% Asian. Next come 19% Black, 13% Hispanic, 6% White, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 5% Asian. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 60, compared with 70 nationally.
Southwick Elementary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, with 54.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 15.5:1 average for elementary schools in Indiana, this school's ratio is lower. The school has 85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Allen County, the average eligibility rate is 50%.
For the population of Allen County, median household income comes to about $70,737, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Allen County's 92 public schools enroll about 55,262 students and include Southwick Elementary School.
East Allen University is about 0.2 miles from Southwick Elementary School, the shortest distance to any other public school. The five-mile area around Southwick Elementary School holds at least 8 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school grew from 597 students in 2020-21 to 724 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 18.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.3:1.
People can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Allen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
392,378
Census ACS
Median income
$70,737
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
55,262 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Allen County Schools
- New Haven Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,413 students
- Leo Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,328 students
- Prince Chapman AcademyElementary · 819 students
- Cedarville Elementary SchoolElementary · 764 students
- Heritage Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 748 students
- Woodlan Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 743 students
Other schools in Fort Wayne
- Carroll High SchoolHigh · 2,623 students
- Homestead High SchoolHigh · 2,382 students
- Northrop High SchoolHigh · 2,145 students
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- Wayne High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
Nearby schools
- East Allen University0.2 mi · 291
- Paul Harding Jr High School0.2 mi · 422
- Prince Chapman Academy0.3 mi · 819
- Timothy L Johnson Academy1.6 mi · 440
- Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle1.6 mi · 150
- Levan R Scott Academy2.4 mi · 419
Frequently asked questions
About Southwick Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Southwick Elementary School?
Southwick Elementary School enrolls approximately 724 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Southwick Elementary School serve?
Southwick Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwick Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Southwick Elementary School is approximately 13.3:1 (55 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Southwick Elementary School?
Student demographics at Southwick Elementary School are roughly 6% White, 13% Hispanic, 19% Black, 58% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Southwick Elementary School in?
Southwick Elementary School is part of East Allen County Schools.
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