At a glance
Reported students
422
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Paul Harding Jr High School: 422 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Paul Harding Jr High School
Paul Harding Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Ft Wayne. It is one of 15 current school records connected to East Allen County Schools. NCES reports 422 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (49.8%) and Black (23.2%). English learners represent 28.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Paul Harding Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black23.2%
- Asian49.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Allen County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leo Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
653 reported students
New Haven Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
475 reported students
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
514 reported students
East Allen University
High · Grades 09–12
291 reported students
Woodlan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
572 reported students
New Haven Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
607 reported students
Public schools near Paul Harding Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle Middle · Charter · Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle | 06–08 | 150 | 1.8 mi |
| Memorial Park Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 627 | 3.8 mi |
| Lakeside Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 452 | 4.7 mi |
| Miami Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 496 | 4.7 mi |
| Kekionga Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 527 | 5.4 mi |
| Lane Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 644 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paul Harding Jr High School
What grades does Paul Harding Jr High School serve?
Paul Harding Jr High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Allen County Schools.
How many students attend Paul Harding Jr High School?
Paul Harding Jr High School reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 461 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paul Harding Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 422 students and 33.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Paul Harding Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paul Harding Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Allen County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Paul Harding Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Paul Harding Jr High School in?
Paul Harding Jr High School is part of East Allen County Schools, based in New Haven, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paul Harding Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle (1.8 mi), Memorial Park Middle School (3.8 mi), Lakeside Middle School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.