Merle J Abbett Elementary School

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Merle J. Abbett Elementary School, located on the southeast side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure that students have the support systems necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The educational approach at Merle J. Abbett focuses on core curriculum areas while incorporating opportunities for student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. By promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and hard work, the faculty and staff strive to prepare their young learners for middle school and beyond. The school serves as a vital anchor in the local community, providing a structured and nurturing space for a diverse student body to cultivate foundational skills and a lifelong love of learning.

498

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	212
Black	190
Asian	34
Two or More	41

Hispanic
212 (42.6 %)
Black
190 (38.2 %)
Two or More
41 (8.2 %)
Asian
34 (6.8 %)
White
21 (4.2 %)

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)467-5800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 42

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	51%
Male	244	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)