Merle J Abbett Elementary School vs Timothy L Johnson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Fort Wayne · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Merle J Abbett Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Timothy L Johnson Academy Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,053 | #1048 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #43398 of 50,301 | #48492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 467 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 13.1).
- •Timothy L Johnson Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Timothy L Johnson Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 82.7%).
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.0).
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 440.
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School is a public school while Timothy L Johnson Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Merle J Abbett Elementary School better than Timothy L Johnson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Merle J Abbett Elementary School ranks higher (22.3 vs 13.1 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 Merle J Abbett Elementary School and Timothy L Johnson Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School: 467. Timothy L Johnson Academy: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merle J Abbett Elementary School and Timothy L Johnson Academy rank in Indiana?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is 1002nd of 1,053 and Timothy L Johnson Academy is 1048th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).