Saint Joseph Central School vs Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Joseph Central School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Saint Joseph Central School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 1,053 | #347 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #18549 of 50,301 | #17477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 59.5).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Saint Joseph Central School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Saint Joseph Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 51.9%).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.1).
- •Saint Joseph Central School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 266.
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 Saint Joseph Central School better than Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch ranks higher (61.1 vs 59.5 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 Saint Joseph Central School and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Joseph Central School: 434. Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Joseph Central School and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Saint Joseph Central School is 389th of 1,053 and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is 347th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).