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Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

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Willard Shambaugh Elementary School ranks 521 st of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

521^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Willard Shambaugh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 286 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked 267 out of 380 districts in the state.

Willard Shambaugh consistently outperforms the district and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores, with 39.55% of students proficient or better in ELA and 47.01% in Math, compared to 30.62% and 27.62% for the district, respectively. The school's 3rd-grade ILEARN scores are particularly strong, with 54.55% proficient or better in ELA and 52.73% in Math, outpacing the district's 32% and 35.74%. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate fluctuates between 15.7% and 23.1%, it is still lower than the district average. Willard Shambaugh also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.25% to 53.33%.

Compared to nearby elementary schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, such as Northcrest, J. Wilbur Haley, and Glenwood Park, Willard Shambaugh outperforms them in both test scores and other key metrics. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Cedarville Elementary School, which is part of the East Allen County Schools district. Cedarville has significantly higher ILEARN scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates.

266

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,852

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5320 Rebecca Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

(260) 467-6150

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

Students who attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jefferson Middle School
High:	Northrop High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

12.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Social Studies scores 31 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg29%

Indiana avg38%

521^st of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools

267^th of 380Fort Wayne Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	521 of 1005	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.9	586 of 1011	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.8	621 of 1016	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.2	758 of 1020	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.4	703 of 1016	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.0	493 of 1031	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	622 of 1027	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.8	507 of 1033	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.4	719 of 1046	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.7	565 of 1040	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	69.0	325 of 1036	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.0	492 of 1035	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.3	577 of 1015	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.9	554 of 1025	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	35.9	753 of 1009	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.6	793 of 1003	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	34.2	769 of 996	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	22.1	851 of 985	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.1	811 of 961	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	31.7	757 of 959	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science47%

Math47%

English Language Arts40%

Social Studies7%-31 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, May 29, 2015

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School	Public	K-5	5320 Rebecca Dr	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-6150	266	26	10.2	51.9%	167 (62.8%)	27 (10.2%)	33 (12.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (12.4%)	49.4	521^st of 1005 public elementary schools	48.2%		43.9	586^th of 1011 public elementary schools	42.0%	65	54.6	36.8	22.0	39.6	52.7	55.3	31.7	47.0	47.4	47.4	7.3	$16,852	$1,848	$15,004
Saint Joseph Central School	Public	K-5	6341 St Joe Ctr Rd	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-6100	434	39	11.1	45.4%	250 (57.6%)	59 (13.6%)	66 (15.2%)	23 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.3%)	50	516^th of 1005 public elementary schools	48.7%		28.8	741^st of 1011 public elementary schools	26.7%	225	48.3	47.0	29.7	41.6	56.7	47.0	21.9	41.6	53.0	53.0	14.1	$14,267	$2,187	$12,080
Robert C Harris Elementary School	Public	K-5	4501 Thorngate Dr	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-6300	360	29	12.4	61.9%	158 (43.9%)	81 (22.5%)	46 (12.8%)	25 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (13.6%)	48.6	535^th of 1005 public elementary schools	46.8%		51.2	514^th of 1011 public elementary schools	49.2%	21	28.6	46.3	47.3	40.1	35.7	43.9	32.7	36.8	43.9	43.9	38.2	$15,788	$2,410	$13,378
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8118 St Jo Ctr Rd	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-6000	418	31	13.4	55.0%	175 (41.9%)	105 (25.1%)	62 (14.8%)	27 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.5%)	44	581^st of 1005 public elementary schools	42.2%		36.2	665^th of 1011 public elementary schools	34.2%	84	35.4	29.5	53.5	39.1	49.2	27.9	41.4	39.7	26.2	26.2	32.8	$13,295	$2,409	$10,886
Mabel K Holland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 Red Haw Dr	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-7075	533	40	13.4	64.4%	250 (46.9%)	51 (9.6%)	124 (23.3%)	44 (8.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (11.1%)	39.5	629^th of 1005 public elementary schools	37.4%		51.4	510^th of 1011 public elementary schools	49.6%	119	28.3	34.4	35.4	33.0	32.1	43.8	32.3	36.3	40.6	40.6	29.2	$12,906	$1,943	$10,963
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 E Cook Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5400	590	48	12.4	66.9%	195 (33.1%)	132 (22.4%)	152 (25.8%)	42 (7.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	64 (10.8%)	57.6	431^st of 1005 public elementary schools	57.1%		62.6	382^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	62.2%	49	50.0	47.8	41.8	46.5	58.1	52.3	42.9	51.0	38.5	38.5	19.4	$11,595	$1,402	$10,193
Fred H Croninger Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	6700 Trier Rd	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-6050	619	35	17.9	33.3%	378 (61.1%)	91 (14.7%)	59 (9.5%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (11.6%)	98.4	4^th of 1005 public elementary schools	99.6%		97.7	9^th of 1011 public elementary schools	99.1%	5	81.1	84.6	76.5	80.8	91.5	92.3	73.5	85.9	81.7	81.7	74.5	$10,562	$1,245	$9,317
Cedarville Elementary School	Public	K-3	12225 Hardisty Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 446-0110	764	40	19.1	25.5%	668 (87.4%)	7 (0.9%)	35 (4.6%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.4%)								(n/a)	69.9			69.9	87.9			87.9				$9,834	$883	$8,952
Glenwood Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	4501 Vance Ave	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-6200	532	33	16.2	66.9%	200 (37.6%)	118 (22.2%)	75 (14.1%)	68 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (13.3%)	43.8	583^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	42.0%		37.7	652^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	35.5%	69	36.2	41.7	35.2	37.9	42.9	50.0	29.6	41.9	38.5	38.5	15.5	$10,900	$1,623	$9,277
Northcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Archwood Ln	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5450	536	36	14.8	62.1%	127 (23.7%)	178 (33.2%)	133 (24.8%)	52 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.2%)	22.1	798^th of 1005 public elementary schools	20.6%		20.4	806^th of 1011 public elementary schools	20.3%	8	21.7	27.1	29.0	25.9	21.7	27.1	30.7	26.4	24.3	24.3	18.0	$11,730	$2,193	$9,537

Frequently Asked Questions about Willard Shambaugh Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Willard Shambaugh Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Northrop High School

What is the racial makeup of Willard Shambaugh Elementary School?

Students at Willard Shambaugh Elementary School are 63% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Willard Shambaugh Elementary School in?

Fort Wayne Community Schools

How many students attend Willard Shambaugh Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 266 students attended Willard Shambaugh Elementary School.

Is Willard Shambaugh Elementary School a good school?

Willard Shambaugh Elementary School ranks 521^st of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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