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Fred H Croninger Elementary School

6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 1% in IN
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Fred H Croninger Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Mascot
Crusaders

School Rankings

Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred H Croninger Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#16 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)
81%
39%
76%
41%
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
14%
13%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Crusaders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred H Croninger Elementary School's ranking?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fred H Croninger Elementary School often compared to?
Fred H Croninger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedarville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
597 students attend Fred H Croninger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fred H Croninger Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred H Croninger Elementary School?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred H Croninger Elementary School offer ?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred H Croninger Elementary School part of?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   8/1/2019
I go to this school and I definitely feel like all these scores are correct compared to other websites. Good job.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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