Overview
Smith Academy for Excellence is a public other serving grades 4–12 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The school enrolls 76 students. It is part of the Smith Academy for Excellence district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span4–12
DistrictSmith Academy for Excellence
County18003
CityFort Wayne
ZIP46802
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180013102539
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment76
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)