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John S Irwin Elementary School

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John S Irwin Elementary School ranks 467 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

467^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

John S Irwin Elementary School is a K–5 school with 302 students at 3501 S Anthony Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools. It is the standout performer among its Fort Wayne peers: for 2025-2026 it ranked 467th of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools (54th percentile, 3 stars), while its district sits at the 27th percentile — 27 percentile points lower.

Irwin's ILEARN proficiency leads the neighborhood. In 2025-26, 45.83% of students were proficient in ELA, 40.97% in math, and 38% in science — above the district in every subject and ahead of every nearby FWCS elementary on ELA and science. Fourth grade stands out, with ELA at 54 and math at 56, both above state averages. Attendance is the school's clearest signature: chronic absenteeism was 3.6% in 2024-2025, roughly one-sixth of the district's 20.2% and far below the state's 16.7%. Neighbors range from 9.1% at Weisser Park Elementary School to 31.4% at Merle J Abbett Elementary School, which is less than a mile away and posts about 31 points less ELA proficiency.

Those results come without extra resources. Irwin spends $14,267 per student, mid-range for the group, and has the highest student–teacher ratio (14.3) of any FWCS school compared here — yet posts the strongest outcomes. Jeff H Towles Intermediate School spends 38% more per student ($19,715) and scores 13 points lower in ELA. Two areas bear watching: third-grade math (32.61) is below the district, and 2025-26 proficiency eased from a 2024-25 peak, though Irwin remains double digits above district in every subject.

302

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,267

Per pupil spending ?

62.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3501 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806

(260) 467-5310

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.7%

White:

26.2%

Hispanic:

11.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2022 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2026) from a 30th-percentile low (2022)

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

✓Above the Indiana median (54th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg30%

Indiana avg47%

467^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

274^th of 374Fort 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
2026	54.5	467 of 1015	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.8	322 of 1005	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.1	557 of 1011	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.9	578 of 1016	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.3	716 of 1020	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.6	689 of 1016	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	633 of 1031	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.7	706 of 1027	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.5	646 of 1033	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.0	419 of 1046	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.7	538 of 1040	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.3	427 of 1036	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.8	384 of 1035	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.6	169 of 1015	83.3%	★★★★☆
2011	52.8	587 of 1025	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.5	475 of 1009	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.4	359 of 1003	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.6	245 of 996	75.4%	★★★★☆
2007	56.4	491 of 985	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	43.7	624 of 961	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.7	416 of 959	56.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies54%+7 vs state

English Language Arts46%

Math41%

Science38%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)				ILEARN Math (2026)				ILEARN Science (2026)		ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	ILEARN Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John S Irwin Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3501 S Anthony Blvd	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(260) 467-5310	302	21	14.3	62.9%	79 (26.2%)	147 (48.7%)	35 (11.6%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.3%)	54.5	467^th of 1015 public elementary schools	54.0%		66.8	322^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	68.0%	145	34.8	54.0	47.9	45.8	32.6	56.0	33.3	41.0	38.0	38.0	54.2		$14,267	$2,909	$11,358
Weisser Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-5	902 Colerick St	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-8875	632	48	13.1	64.1%	210 (33.2%)	229 (36.2%)	128 (20.3%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.5%)	45.2	568^th of 1015 public elementary schools	44.0%		53.3	472^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	53.0%	96	37.3	28.8	46.5	37.7	40.5	42.4	44.1	42.3	28.0	28.0	47.2		$12,811	$2,015	$10,796
Merle J Abbett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4325 Smith St	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5800	467	39	11.9	72.6%	18 (3.9%)	143 (30.6%)	213 (45.6%)	54 (11.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	8.2	956^th of 1015 public elementary schools	5.8%		6.2	974^th of 1005 public elementary schools	3.1%	18	14.3	18.3	12.1	15.0	11.7	21.1	9.1	14.0	15.5	15.5	9.1		$13,567	$2,910	$10,656
Whitney M Young Early Childhood	Public, Magnet	PK-K	1026 E Pontiac St	Fort Wayne	46803	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-8950	218	19	11.4	45.9%	69 (31.7%)	67 (30.7%)	58 (26.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.6%)								(n/a)													$18,972	$6,050	$12,921
Timothy L Johnson Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4625 Werling Dr	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Timothy L Johnson Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(260) 441-8727	440	22	20.0	82.7%	2 (0.5%)	96 (21.8%)	25 (5.7%)	305 (69.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	10.4	933^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	8.1%		12.2	890^th of 1005 public elementary schools	11.4%	43	24.1	5.0	17.5	15.6	20.7	16.3	15.8	17.9	10.0	10.0	19.3		$13,073	$2,582	$10,491
Bunche Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK-K	1111 Greene St	Fort Wayne	46803	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-4790	234	18	13.3	44.0%	93 (39.7%)	62 (26.5%)	38 (16.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (15.8%)								(n/a)													$13,355	$1,663	$11,692
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 New Haven Ave	Fort Wayne	46803	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5850	308	28	11.0	78.9%	44 (14.3%)	84 (27.3%)	128 (41.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (15.6%)	10.7	926^th of 1015 public elementary schools	8.8%		7.6	959^th of 1005 public elementary schools	4.6%	33	14.0	2.6	20.5	12.9	26.0	15.8	18.2	20.5	0.0	0.0	22.7		$14,143	$3,982	$10,161
Levan R Scott Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	950 E Fairfax Ave	Fort Wayne	46806	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-8050	419	35	12.0	75.4%	22 (5.3%)	126 (30.1%)	113 (27.0%)	134 (32.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	12.3	896^th of 1015 public elementary schools	11.7%		7.7	958^th of 1005 public elementary schools	4.7%	62	14.1	14.1	19.1	15.8	21.9	17.2	27.9	22.5	12.5	12.5	17.7		$13,935	$2,710	$11,225
Harrison Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	355 S Cornell Cir	Fort Wayne	46807	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-7000	612	48	12.7	70.9%	92 (15.0%)	168 (27.5%)	219 (35.8%)	93 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.2%)	27.3	749^th of 1015 public elementary schools	26.2%		24.3	781^st of 1005 public elementary schools	22.3%	32	32.5	29.8	25.0	29.0	49.4	37.2	17.1	34.0	25.5	25.5	22.7		$11,810	$2,329	$9,481
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Fairfield Ave	Fort Wayne	46807	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5900	481	40	12.0	69.6%	62 (12.9%)	109 (22.7%)	237 (49.3%)	18 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.4%)	11.9	903^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	11.0%		10.6	913^th of 1005 public elementary schools	9.2%	10	23.6	17.2	16.2	19.5	21.4	19.0	12.2	17.7	19.0	19.0	14.9		$12,168	$2,062	$10,105

Frequently Asked Questions about John S Irwin Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of John S Irwin Elementary School?

Students at John S Irwin Elementary School are 49% African American, 26% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is John S Irwin Elementary School a good school?

John S Irwin Elementary School ranks 467^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is John S Irwin Elementary School in?

Fort Wayne Community Schools

How many students attend John S Irwin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 302 students attended John S Irwin Elementary School.

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2025–26 ILEARN & SAT test scoresNewSep 25, 2026

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2024–25 attendance dataSep 4, 2025

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