NORTHCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northcrest 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 455 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 22 teachers, Northcrest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Northcrest Elementary School, located at 5301 Archwood Lane in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while incorporating modern instructional strategies designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its core academics, Northcrest Elementary is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school often hosts various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and family engagement events that aim to enrich the overall school experience. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Northcrest strives to create a safe and inclusive space where children can cultivate their critical thinking skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth during their formative elementary years.
For more information, contact Northcrest Elementary School at (260) 467-5450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5699
(260) 467-5450
NORTHCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 455
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 455 students
- Black or African American
- 29.0%
- White
- 22.0%
- Asian
- 19.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.8%
- Two or more races
- 13.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.