Northcrest Elementary School

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northcrest Elementary School, located at 5301 Archwood Lane in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while incorporating modern instructional strategies designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academics, Northcrest Elementary is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school often hosts various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and family engagement events that aim to enrich the overall school experience. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Northcrest strives to create a safe and inclusive space where children can cultivate their critical thinking skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth during their formative elementary years.

493

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northcrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	107
Black	153
Asian	63
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

Black
153 (31.0 %)
White
118 (23.9 %)
Hispanic
107 (21.7 %)
Asian
63 (12.8 %)
Two or More
51 (10.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)467-5450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 91

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northcrest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	91
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northcrest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	45.2%
Male	270	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)