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Ascension Lutheran School

Fort Wayne, IN

PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
alcsfw.org8811 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835(260) 486-2226
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

English language arts

35 students tested

60.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency1
  • At proficiency20
  • Approaching proficiency14
  • Below proficiency0

Math

35 students tested

60.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency5
  • At proficiency16
  • Approaching proficiency11
  • Below proficiency3

Science

12 students tested

75.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency1
  • At proficiency8
  • Approaching proficiency2
  • Below proficiency1
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested191512
Proficient63.2%46.7%75.0%

Social studies (grade 5)

6 students tested

Proficiency was suppressed in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency***
  • At proficiency***
  • Approaching proficiency***
  • Below proficiency***

ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.

*** means fewer than 10 students tested.

Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

9.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count928276
Chronically absent20.7% · 199.8% · 89.2% · 7

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Student Body

Coed

Enrollment

62 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Principal

Laura Behnfeldt

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino8.1%
x
White85.5%
x
Black or African American0.0%
x
Asian0.0%
x
Two or More Races6.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship

Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.

Private school survey

PSS ID A9701437

Community
Rural, Fringe
Religious orientation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School type
Other religious, affiliated
Student body
Coed
Enrollment
62 students
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Daily instruction
7.1 hours

Student demographics

Hispanic/Latino8.1%
x
White85.5%
x
Black or African American0.0%
x
Asian0.0%
x
Two or More Races6.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x

Sources