Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

Summary:

Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving around 320 students. While the school outperforms the Fort Wayne Community Schools district on academic metrics, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years.

Willard Shambaugh stands out for its higher percentage of white students (65.94%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to be more racially diverse. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch than some neighboring schools like Mabel K Holland Elementary and Northcrest Elementary. However, schools like Fred H Croninger Elementary and Lincoln Elementary significantly outperform Willard Shambaugh on test scores and other metrics.

Despite spending more per student than the Fort Wayne Community Schools district average, Willard Shambaugh's academic performance has declined over time, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be impacting the school's ability to provide a high-quality education for all its students, particularly given the racial disparities observed in the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5320 Rebecca Dr
       Fort Wayne, IN  46835


(260) 467-6150

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
586th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,090 Help


Students who attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Northrop High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
Two or more races:
12.9%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willard Shambaugh Elementary School ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 7th 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 43.95. (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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), two or more races (12.9%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is 9.2, which is the 2nd best among 31 elementary schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Willard Shambaugh Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is $15,090, which is the 2nd highest among 31 elementary schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Willard Shambaugh 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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.73 757th 959 21.1%
2006 25.09 811th 961 15.6%
2007 22.12 851st 985 13.6%
2008 34.17 769th 996 22.8%
2009 29.60 793rd 1003 20.9%
2010 35.93 753rd 1009 25.4%
2011 54.95 554th 1025 46.0%
2012 52.33 577th 1015 43.2%
2013 58.96 492nd 1035 52.5%
2014 69.01 325th 1036 68.6%
2015 51.71 565th 1040 45.7%
2016 41.38 719th 1046 31.3%
2017 56.81 507th 1033 50.9%
2018 47.33 622nd 1027 39.4%
2019 55.04 493rd 1031 52.2%
2021 35.41 703rd 1016 30.8%
2022 28.18 758th 1020 25.7%
2023 41.83 621st 1016 38.9%
2024 43.95 586th 1010 42.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 29, 2015

Open Quote Shambaugh is an amazing school full of wonderful teachers and staff. They really care about the students, and anyone who tells you any different doesn't have all the facts (or is refusing to look at all the facts). Shambaugh teachers care more than any other school my children or I have been to. Mrs. Rodgers is an amazing principal with a huge heart. Shambaugh students are held to high expectations in both academics and behavior. Send your child to Shambaugh, and expect to get the best education possible in Fort Wayne. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 520 14 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 532 14 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 536 6 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 545 84 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1992 498 96 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 518 93 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 459 101 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 447 121 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 447 121 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 421 138 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 418 124 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 400 109 9 11 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 386 88 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 399 103 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 390 73 4 21 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 390 73 4 21 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 333 76 7 16 6 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 354 66 4 26 4 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 373 64 4 27 6 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 345 53 3 26 6 n/a n/a 32 465
2008 320 53 4 21 6 n/a n/a 33 437
2009 332 34 3 25 5 n/a n/a 24 423
2010 346 24 6 25 5 n/a n/a 29 435
2011 328 51 6 19 4 0 22 0 430
2012 308 40 7 28 4 1 28 0 416
2013 286 41 4 22 4 1 31 0 389
2014 301 35 7 28 2 1 31 0 405
2015 277 28 6 25 1 1 31 0 369
2016 269 24 4 24 0 1 25 0 347
2017 250 18 5 21 0 2 31 0 327
2018 240 13 5 25 0 0 19 0 302
2019 215 24 4 30 0 0 24 0 297
2020 219 31 5 36 0 1 29 0 321
2021 215 26 5 36 1 1 28 0 312
2022 208 25 6 30 1 1 29 0 300
2023 211 27 7 37 0 1 37 0 320
2024 175 34 4 35 0 1 37 0 286

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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 24.4 22.5 2
1989 565 24.0 23.5 3
1990 555 24.0 23.1 2.3
1991 637 28.2 22.5 13.2
1992 601 24.0 25.0 18.8
1993 615 24.0 25.6 16.1
1994 562 24.0 23.4 19.2
1995 575 27.8 20.7 22.6
1996 575 27.8 20.7 22.6
1997 569 23.5 24.2 22.8
1998 561 24.5 22.9 26.2
1999 530 27.0 19.6 26.8
2000 495 25.0 19.8 23.8
2001 525 24.0 21.9 31.2
2002 492 23.5 20.9 35.8
2003 492 23.5 20.9 35.8
2004 438 23.0 19.0 38.1
2005 454 24.5 18.5 36.3
2006 474 26.5 17.9 40.5
2007 465 n/a n/a 49.7
2008 437 26.5 16.5 51
2009 423 24.2 17.5 48.4
2010 435 23.1 18.8 50.5
2011 430 26.1 16.4 50.2
2012 416 25.0 16.6 55
2013 389 24.0 16.2 54.5
2014 405 25.0 16.2 55.1
2015 369 19.0 19.4 52.8
2016 347 19.0 18.2 49.6
2017 327 18.0 18.1 47.4
2018 302 17.0 17.7 50
2019 297 17.0 17.4 43.1
2020 321 18.0 17.8 52.3
2021 312 23.5 13.2 60.3
2022 300 26.8 11.1 53.3
2023 320 25.8 12.3 51.3
2024 286 31.0 9.2 52.8

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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 24.4 22.5 2
1989 565 24.0 23.5 3
1990 555 24.0 23.1 2.3
1991 637 28.2 22.5 13.2
1992 601 24.0 25.0 18.8
1993 615 24.0 25.6 16.1
1994 562 24.0 23.4 19.2
1995 575 27.8 20.7 22.6
1996 575 27.8 20.7 22.6
1997 569 23.5 24.2 22.8
1998 561 24.5 22.9 26.2
1999 530 27.0 19.6 26.8
2000 495 25.0 19.8 23.8
2001 525 24.0 21.9 31.2
2002 492 23.5 20.9 35.8
2003 492 23.5 20.9 35.8
2004 438 23.0 19.0 38.1
2005 454 24.5 18.5 36.3
2006 474 26.5 17.9 40.5
2007 465 n/a n/a 49.7
2008 437 26.5 16.5 51
2009 423 24.2 17.5 48.4
2010 435 23.1 18.8 50.5
2011 430 26.1 16.4 50.2
2012 416 25.0 16.6 55
2013 389 24.0 16.2 54.5
2014 405 25.0 16.2 55.1
2015 369 19.0 19.4 52.8
2016 347 19.0 18.2 49.6
2017 327 18.0 18.1 47.4
2018 302 17.0 17.7 50
2019 297 17.0 17.4 43.1
2020 321 18.0 17.8 52.3
2021 312 23.5 13.2 60.3
2022 300 26.8 11.1 53.3
2023 320 25.8 12.3 51.3
2024 286 31.0 9.2 52.8

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 Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $734 (6.5%) $10,631 (93.5%) $11,365
2020 $951 (8.0%) $10,880 (92.0%) $11,831
2021 $1,326 (10.0%) $11,990 (90.0%) $13,316
2022 $1,629 (10.8%) $13,462 (89.2%) $15,090

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Shambaugh 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 493rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 621st of 1016 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)53.139.2
 13.9%
   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 (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)63.354.9
 8.4%
   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 (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)34.330.8
 3.5%
   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 (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)65.746.2
 19.6%
   4th Grade Math (Fort Wayne Community Schools)40.933.6
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)45.725.6
 20.1%
   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 (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)43.331.5
 11.8%
   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 (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)58.327.8
 30.5%
   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 (Willard Shambaugh Elementary School)33.325.9
 7.4%
   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 Students297320
 7.7%
African American2427
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic3037
 23.3%
Pacific Islander01
White215211
 1.9%
Two or More Races2437
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%51.3%
 8.2%


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Students who attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Northrop High School

Willard Shambaugh Elementary School ranks 586th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Willard Shambaugh Elementary School are 61% White, 13% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 12% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Willard Shambaugh Elementary School.


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