Merle J Abbett Elementary School vs Whitney M Young Early Childhood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 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
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
218 students
| Measure | Merle J Abbett Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Whitney M Young Early Childhood Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1002 of 1,053 | #179 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #43398 of 50,301 | #11842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 467 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney M Young Early Childhood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 22.3).
- •Whitney M Young Early Childhood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 72.6%).
- •Whitney M Young Early Childhood does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Merle J Abbett Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 218.
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 Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney M Young Early Childhood ranks higher (69.3 vs 22.3 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 Whitney M Young Early Childhood?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School: 467. Whitney M Young Early Childhood: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merle J Abbett Elementary School and Whitney M Young Early Childhood rank in Indiana?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is 1002nd of 1,053 and Whitney M Young Early Childhood is 179th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).