Arlington Elementary School

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arlington Elementary School, located on St. Joe Center Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Arlington Elementary focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Arlington Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded student experience. The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture, often facilitating programs that encourage inclusivity and social-emotional learning. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

420

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	56
Black	89
Asian	16
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

White
214 (51.0 %)
Black
89 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
56 (13.3 %)
Two or More
43 (10.2 %)
Asian
16 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-6000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arlington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arlington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	50.2%
Male	209	49.8%

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