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Saint Joseph Central School vs. Weisser Park Elementary School

Should you attend Saint Joseph Central School or Weisser Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Saint Joseph Central School
6341 St Joe Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Weisser Park Elementary School
902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saint Joseph Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 600 students in grades 1-5, Weisser Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
426 students
600 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saint Joseph Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weisser Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saint Joseph Central School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weisser Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saint Joseph Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weisser Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saint Joseph Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weisser Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1196 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#882 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saint Joseph Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weisser Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
43%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saint Joseph Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weisser Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saint Joseph Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weisser Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saint Joseph Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weisser Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Saint Joseph Central School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weisser Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
66
-
Grade 1 Students
64
118
Grade 2 Students
67
121
Grade 3 Students
74
118
Grade 4 Students
83
123
Grade 5 Students
72
120

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saint Joseph Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weisser Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saint Joseph Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weisser Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saint Joseph Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weisser Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saint Joseph Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weisser Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saint Joseph Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weisser Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saint Joseph Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weisser Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saint Joseph Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weisser Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saint Joseph Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weisser Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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