Saint Jude Elementary School
Fort Wayne, IN
PrivateElementary · Grades K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
230 students tested64.3% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency38
- At proficiency110
- Approaching proficiency76
- Below proficiency6
Math
230 students tested53.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency16
- At proficiency108
- Approaching proficiency82
- Below proficiency24
Science
66 students tested69.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency21
- At proficiency25
- Approaching proficiency20
- Below proficiency0
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 74 | 84 | 66 |
| Proficient | 62.2% | 63.1% | 69.7% |
Social studies (grade 5)
45 students tested80.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency14
- At proficiency22
- Approaching proficiency4
- Below proficiency5
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
5.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 381 | 374 | 358 |
| Chronically absent | 5.8% · 22 | 7.0% · 26 | 5.3% · 19 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Roman Catholic
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
320 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Principal
Michael Obergfell
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.0%
White73.1%
Black or African American3.1%
Asian2.2%
Two or More Races6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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 00422747
- Community
- City, Large
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, diocesan
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 320 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- Daily instruction
- 7.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino15.0%
White73.1%
Black or African American3.1%
Asian2.2%
Two or More Races6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25