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South Wayne Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
810 Cottage Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807 · (260) 467-8100 · Part of Fort Wayne Community Schools
Students
340
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about South Wayne Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 42.6%
Location
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810 Cottage Ave, Fort Wayne
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten46
Grade 157
Grade 246
Grade 350
Grade 459
Grade 562
Enrollment over time
373’20
365’21
362’22
353’23
340’24
Down 8.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 38%Black 33%White 17%Two or more races 10%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.