Northcrest Elementary School vs Northrop High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcrest Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Northrop High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,145 students
| Measure | Northcrest Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Northrop High School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #935 of 1,053 | #285 of 387 |
| National rank | #39655 of 50,301 | #10591 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 2,145 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 2,145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northrop High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 28.3).
- •Northrop High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Northrop High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Northrop High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 62.1%).
- •Northcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Northrop High School is the larger school with 2,145 students compared with 536.
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 Northcrest Elementary School better than Northrop High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northrop High School ranks higher (41.5 vs 28.3 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 Northcrest Elementary School and Northrop High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northcrest Elementary School: 536. Northrop High School: 2,145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northcrest Elementary School and Northrop High School rank in Indiana?
Northcrest Elementary School is 935th of 1,053 and Northrop High School is 285th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).