Adams Elementary School vs John S Irwin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
John S Irwin Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | John S Irwin Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 1,053 | #680 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #39677 of 50,301 | #27966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 308 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John S Irwin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 28.2).
- •John S Irwin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •John S Irwin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •John S Irwin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 78.9%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.4).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 302.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Elementary School better than John S Irwin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John S Irwin Elementary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adams Elementary School and John S Irwin Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 308. John S Irwin Elementary School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and John S Irwin Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Adams Elementary School is 936th of 1,053 and John S Irwin Elementary School is 680th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).