South Wayne Elementary School

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Wayne Elementary School is a historic educational institution located in the Southwood Park neighborhood of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. It is known for its traditional architecture and long-standing presence in the community, providing foundational education for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building strong academic habits while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes character development and student engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, South Wayne Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and inclusivity. The school works to create a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure students have the resources necessary for personal and social growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and offering various extracurricular opportunities, South Wayne strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining its role as a vital hub for the local community.

362

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Wayne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	127
Black	99
Asian	1
Two or More	42
American Indian	4

Hispanic
127 (35.1 %)
Black
99 (27.3 %)
White
89 (24.6 %)
Two or More
42 (11.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)467-8100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 27

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Wayne Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Wayne Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	46.7%
Male	193	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)