Bunche Elementary School

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Bunche Elementary School, located at 1111 Greene Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Named in honor of Dr. Ralph Bunche, the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the school reflects a commitment to academic achievement and character development. It provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding neighborhood, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while fostering an environment that encourages social and emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Bunche Elementary is known for its efforts to engage families and the broader community. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where diversity is valued and students are prepared for the transition to middle school. By leveraging resources from the FWCS district, the school works to provide students with the necessary tools—ranging from technology integration to extracurricular opportunities—to build a strong educational path in an urban setting.

228

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunche Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	29
Black	76
Asian	4
Two or More	29

White
90 (39.5 %)
Black
76 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (12.7 %)
Two or More
29 (12.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.8 %)

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)467-4790
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 153

Kindergarten 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bunche Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	153
Kindergarten	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bunche Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	122	53.5%
Male	106	46.5%

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