Glenwood Park Elementary School

554 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glenwood Park Elementary School, located on Vance Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a neighborhood school serving students in the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban school district, Glenwood Park focuses on providing a well-rounded education that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while incorporating social-emotional learning, Glenwood Park strives to create a safe space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. With its central location in the 46815 area, the school plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a hub for educational resources and neighborhood collaboration.

554

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	70
Black	108
Asian	87
Two or More	58

White
231 (41.7 %)
Black
108 (19.5 %)
Asian
87 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
70 (12.6 %)
Two or More
58 (10.5 %)

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)467-6200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 1

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glenwood Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glenwood Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	49.1%
Male	282	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)