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Northcrest Elementary School

Summary:

Northcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 493 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked 281 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northcrest Elementary faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 26.2% to 32.2% over the past 3 years, significantly underperforming the district and state averages on ILEARN assessments, and a very high percentage of students (70.59% to 76.07%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school's academic performance lags behind nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary, which outperforms Northcrest on ILEARN tests.

Northcrest Elementary has a diverse student population, with 23.94% White, 31.03% African American, 21.7% Hispanic, and 12.78% Asian students. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, suggesting that Northcrest may need to address potential equity and inclusion issues. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Indiana elementary schools, indicating that significant intervention and support are needed to improve attendance, instructional quality, and resource allocation to support the diverse needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5301 Archwood Ln
       Fort Wayne, IN  46825

(260) 467-5450

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
806th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,467 Help


Students who attend Northcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwood Middle School
High:    North Side High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

African American:
31.5%
White:
24.9%
Hispanic:
24.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 20th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northcrest Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (31.5%), Hispanic (24.9%), White (24.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northcrest Elementary School is 14.4. 25 elementary schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northcrest Elementary School is $11,467. 23 elementary schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northcrest Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Community Schools 283rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northcrest Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 9.56 908th 959 5.3%
2006 4.67 934th 961 2.8%
2007 2.17 970th 985 1.5%
2008 5.57 964th 996 3.2%
2009 3.98 982nd 1003 2.1%
2010 8.61 957th 1009 5.2%
2011 5.57 984th 1025 4.0%
2012 13.22 934th 1015 8.0%
2013 8.26 989th 1035 4.4%
2014 28.00 859th 1036 17.1%
2015 18.96 915th 1040 12.0%
2016 14.91 930th 1046 11.1%
2017 12.53 929th 1033 10.1%
2018 9.18 949th 1027 7.6%
2019 16.33 890th 1031 13.7%
2021 15.81 845th 1016 16.8%
2022 21.09 814th 1020 20.2%
2023 13.74 876th 1016 13.8%
2024 20.44 806th 1010 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Open Quote I don't know how anyone can get that this is a majority ethnic school. I have seen mostly middle class English speaking students. I understand this school has had problems in the past, but the new principal seems to try very hard. Things have improved vastly over the last few years and we only had minimal problems, though bullying does exist. In cases of conflict, the staff acted immediately to resolve the situation.

Still not the greatest school ever, but coming along nicely. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Open Quote Mostly ethnic based, majority of the students use English as a second language. Teachers have to cater to the lowest common denominator, which leaves students that are excelling ignored and often bored. They don't have honors or awards for students who excel, don't do any type of science fair. I have yet to see anything to recognize students who work hard.

Some teachers will put the time and effort into the few that are above standard. Yet too many are pressured to get scores up and students istep ready. Fort Wayne community as a whole is suffering under pressure leaving the students struggling in their wake. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northcrest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 33 15 13 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1989 329 40 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 325 63 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 330 66 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 323 86 11 14 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 314 92 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 282 105 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 252 147 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 252 147 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 215 135 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 256 154 41 36 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 239 163 33 40 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 267 156 36 49 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 260 148 27 60 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 243 162 33 69 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 243 162 33 69 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 221 152 43 72 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 224 127 42 68 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 194 139 47 79 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 192 142 58 90 1 n/a n/a 29 512
2008 167 126 55 107 2 n/a n/a 17 474
2009 172 139 52 104 1 n/a n/a 42 510
2010 176 105 48 101 3 n/a n/a 40 473
2011 153 114 44 99 7 0 50 0 467
2012 129 92 50 86 9 2 59 0 427
2013 134 102 54 76 7 1 56 0 430
2014 121 103 67 74 8 1 59 0 433
2015 118 116 81 74 4 1 41 0 435
2016 136 124 93 88 3 0 52 0 496
2017 120 129 86 83 2 2 52 0 474
2018 100 132 89 72 0 2 60 0 455
2019 95 135 79 87 0 0 41 0 437
2020 95 145 68 109 1 0 45 0 463
2021 86 134 67 94 1 0 40 0 422
2022 104 159 58 89 0 1 45 0 456
2023 118 153 63 107 0 1 51 0 493
2024 128 162 53 128 1 2 40 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 22.8 16.7 18.6
1989 389 22.9 16.9 20.8
1990 407 22.9 17.7 26
1991 421 22.2 18.9 28.3
1992 435 17.5 24.8 38.6
1993 426 18.5 23.0 37.6
1994 402 19.0 21.2 48.3
1995 421 21.0 20.0 47.7
1996 421 21.0 20.0 47.7
1997 372 18.0 20.7 46.2
1998 488 21.0 23.2 57.8
1999 477 25.0 19.1 60
2000 510 27.0 18.9 52.7
2001 500 28.5 17.5 47.8
2002 511 26.0 19.7 60.9
2003 511 26.0 19.7 60.9
2004 489 26.5 18.5 66.9
2005 462 25.5 18.1 71
2006 461 25.0 18.4 70.7
2007 512 n/a n/a 72.3
2008 474 34.3 13.8 81.6
2009 510 38.2 13.4 85
2010 473 34.1 13.8 87.3
2011 467 32.1 14.5 84.2
2012 427 31.0 13.7 84.3
2013 430 27.0 15.9 86.5
2014 433 22.0 19.6 83.6
2015 435 21.0 20.7 77.9
2016 496 24.0 20.6 71.6
2017 474 23.0 20.5 63.5
2018 455 22.0 20.6 73
2019 437 23.0 19.0 71.6
2020 463 24.0 19.2 73.4
2021 422 24.0 17.5 76.1
2022 456 29.7 15.3 73.2
2023 493 30.8 15.9 70.6
2024 514 35.5 14.4 62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 22.8 16.7 18.6
1989 389 22.9 16.9 20.8
1990 407 22.9 17.7 26
1991 421 22.2 18.9 28.3
1992 435 17.5 24.8 38.6
1993 426 18.5 23.0 37.6
1994 402 19.0 21.2 48.3
1995 421 21.0 20.0 47.7
1996 421 21.0 20.0 47.7
1997 372 18.0 20.7 46.2
1998 488 21.0 23.2 57.8
1999 477 25.0 19.1 60
2000 510 27.0 18.9 52.7
2001 500 28.5 17.5 47.8
2002 511 26.0 19.7 60.9
2003 511 26.0 19.7 60.9
2004 489 26.5 18.5 66.9
2005 462 25.5 18.1 71
2006 461 25.0 18.4 70.7
2007 512 n/a n/a 72.3
2008 474 34.3 13.8 81.6
2009 510 38.2 13.4 85
2010 473 34.1 13.8 87.3
2011 467 32.1 14.5 84.2
2012 427 31.0 13.7 84.3
2013 430 27.0 15.9 86.5
2014 433 22.0 19.6 83.6
2015 435 21.0 20.7 77.9
2016 496 24.0 20.6 71.6
2017 474 23.0 20.5 63.5
2018 455 22.0 20.6 73
2019 437 23.0 19.0 71.6
2020 463 24.0 19.2 73.4
2021 422 24.0 17.5 76.1
2022 456 29.7 15.3 73.2
2023 493 30.8 15.9 70.6
2024 514 35.5 14.4 62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northcrest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,354 (14.3%) $8,121 (85.7%) $9,475
2020 $1,642 (16.6%) $8,244 (83.4%) $9,886
2021 $1,984 (17.4%) $9,443 (82.6%) $11,427
2022 $1,651 (14.4%) $9,816 (85.6%) $11,466

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northcrest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 890th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 876th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northcrest Elementary School)25.517.4
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Wayne Community Schools)34.229.4
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Northcrest Elementary School)21.323.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)44.436.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northcrest Elementary School)32.513.2
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Wayne Community Schools)34.230.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Northcrest Elementary School)3015.1
 14.9%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)40.933.6
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Northcrest Elementary School)359.4
 25.6%
   4th Grade Science (Fort Wayne Community Schools)31.325.4
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northcrest Elementary School)2517.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Wayne Community Schools)34.929.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Northcrest Elementary School)23.224.2
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)37.325.8
 11.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northcrest Elementary School)2516.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fort Wayne Community Schools)31.224.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students437493
 12.8%
African American135153
 13.3%
American Indian00
Asian7963
 20.3%
Hispanic87107
 23%
Pacific Islander01
White95118
 24.2%
Two or More Races4151
 24.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%70.6%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northcrest Elementary School

Students at Northcrest Elementary School are 32% African American, 25% White, 25% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Northcrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwood Middle School
High : North Side High School

Northcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended Northcrest Elementary School.


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