LINDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lindley 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 374 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 23 teachers, Lindley 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.

Lindley Elementary School, located at 2201 Ardmore Ave in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, Lindley strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lindley Elementary places significant value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school often acts as a neighborhood hub, encouraging families to participate in school events and collaborate with educators to enhance student success. With a commitment to character development and academic achievement, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive space where children are empowered to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Lindley Elementary School at (260) 467-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-5057
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LINDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
374
Teachers:
23.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 374 students

Hispanic/Latino
31.0%
White
28.9%
Black or African American
23.8%
Two or more races
14.2%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.