Covington Elementary School

2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814

874 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Covington Elementary School, located in the Aboite township area of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a highly-rated public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) district, it is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects like math and reading with opportunities for enrichment in technology, the arts, and physical education to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Covington Elementary is known for its active and engaged school community. The school benefits from a high level of parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and character development. With its modern facilities and a focus on preparing students for future success, Covington is consistently regarded as one of the premier elementary schools in the Fort Wayne area, providing a stable and nurturing foundation for its diverse student body.

874

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	574
Hispanic	64
Black	110
Asian	42
Two or More	84

White
574 (65.7 %)
Black
110 (12.6 %)
Two or More
84 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
64 (7.3 %)
Asian
42 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
Phone:	(260)431-0501
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 159