SOUTHWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southwick Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Allen County Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 605 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Southwick Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southwick Elementary School, located at 6500 Wayne Trace in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving students within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As part of the broader district, Southwick emphasizes the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Southwick Elementary is integrated into the local community and utilizes various district-wide resources to support student achievement. The school typically hosts a range of extracurricular opportunities and parent-engagement initiatives designed to foster a strong home-school partnership. By prioritizing inclusive classroom settings and targeted student support services, the faculty at Southwick aims to address the individual needs of its learners, helping them build the skills necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Southwick Elementary School at (260) 446-0250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.