Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County

The Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County is located in Fort Wayne, IN and includes 9 schools that serve 6,811 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County spends $8,900 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Metropolitan School District Southwest Allen County serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.