DANIEL WERTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Daniel Wertz Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Daniel Wertz Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Daniel Wertz Elementary School, located on the west side of Evansville, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood school within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a sense of belonging and school spirit among its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction to meet the varied needs of their students. Beyond the classroom, Daniel Wertz offers various opportunities for parental involvement and community partnership, which are central to its mission of creating a collaborative educational experience. Through a combination of traditional curriculum and enrichment activities, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning for all children in the community.

For more information, contact Daniel Wertz Elementary School at (812) 435-8312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.