Fred H Croninger Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
619 students
Jefferson Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Fred H Croninger Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Jefferson Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 1,053 | #239 of 335 |
| National rank | #8319 of 50,301 | #9363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 619 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 36% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred H Croninger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 42.1).
- •Fred H Croninger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Fred H Croninger Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Fred H Croninger Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 56.2%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.2).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 619.
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 Fred H Croninger Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred H Croninger Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 42.1 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 Fred H Croninger Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School: 619. Jefferson Middle School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred H Croninger Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Indiana?
Fred H Croninger Elementary School is 107th of 1,053 and Jefferson Middle School is 239th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).