WILLARD SHAMBAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 302 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School, located in the residential community of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood hub for elementary-aged children within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban school district, Shambaugh focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while providing various support systems to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
The school is characterized by its commitment to creating a well-rounded experience for its pupils through dedicated classroom instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing strong home-school partnerships, Willard Shambaugh encourages parental involvement to bolster student achievement. Its location on Rebecca Drive positions it as a key resource for families in the northeastern part of Fort Wayne, providing a structured and focused learning environment aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.
For more information, contact Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch at (260) 467-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835-1133
(260) 467-6150
WILLARD SHAMBAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 302 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 302
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 302 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLARD SHAMBAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.