JOHN S IRWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John S Irwin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 298 students offering grade levels from 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 18 teachers, John S Irwin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

John S. Irwin Elementary School, located at 3501 S. Anthony Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving the local community within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is named in honor of John S. Irwin, who was a significant figure in the history of Fort Wayne public education, serving as the city’s first superintendent of schools in the 1800s. The facility serves a diverse student population, providing foundational academic instruction from kindergarten through fifth grade.

As part of the FWCS system, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The curriculum aligns with Indiana state standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school typically engages in various community-oriented initiatives and school-wide programs aimed at fostering student growth, building character, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school.

For more information, contact John S Irwin Elementary School at (260) 467-5310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.