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Southwick Elementary School

Grades PK–02 · Elementary · Fort Wayne, IN · NCES 180285000356

At a glance

Reported students

724

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

54.57

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana elementary enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

653

Southwick Elementary School: 724 reported students.

State peer staffing position

23rd percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
590
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1

What the reported data says about Southwick Elementary School

Southwick Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Fort Wayne. It is one of 15 current school records connected to East Allen County Schools. NCES reports 724 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Indiana median of 15:1 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 (58.1%) and Black (19.2%). English learners represent 55.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.9%. 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 Southwick Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
55.6%
Students with disabilities
4.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
84.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
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

  • White5.9%
  • Hispanic13.4%
  • Black19.2%
  • Asian58.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial3%

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.

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Public schools near Southwick Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Prince Chapman Academy

Elementary · East Allen County Schools

03–068190.3 mi
Timothy L Johnson Academy

Elementary · Charter · Timothy L Johnson Academy

KG–054401.6 mi
Levan R Scott Academy

Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools

PK–054192.4 mi
Merle J Abbett Elementary School

Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools

PK–054672.5 mi
John S Irwin Elementary School

Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools

KG–053022.6 mi
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School

Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools

01–086002.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Southwick Elementary School

What grades does Southwick Elementary School serve?

Southwick Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Allen County Schools.

How many students attend Southwick Elementary School?

Southwick Elementary School reported 724 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 590 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwick Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 724 students and 54.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Southwick Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Southwick Elementary 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 Southwick Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

84.7% 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 Southwick Elementary School in?

Southwick Elementary 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 Southwick Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prince Chapman Academy (0.3 mi), Timothy L Johnson Academy (1.6 mi), Levan R Scott Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.