Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John S Irwin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S Irwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
John S Irwin Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Motto
'Inspire curiosity and foster innovation.'
School Rankings
John S Irwin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John S Irwin Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
49%
14%
White
26%
62%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S Irwin Elementary School's ranking?
John S Irwin Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John S Irwin Elementary School often compared to?
John S Irwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Weisser Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John S Irwin Elementary School?
302 students attend John S Irwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John S Irwin Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John S Irwin Elementary School?
John S Irwin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John S Irwin Elementary School offer ?
John S Irwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John S Irwin Elementary School part of?
John S Irwin Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is John S Irwin Elementary School located?
John S Irwin Elementary School is located in the Rudisill Plaza neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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