Weisser Park Elementary School
591 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
School Overview
Weisser Park Elementary School is a public school located in the Southeast quadrant of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the FWCS district, the school aims to create an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, focusing on closing achievement gaps and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to community involvement and its specific focus on the arts and humanities, often integrating creative learning opportunities into the core curriculum. Weisser Park emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, utilizing various intervention programs and extracurricular activities to engage students both academically and personally. With a faculty focused on data-driven instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the school strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning while navigating the unique challenges of an urban educational setting.
The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to community involvement and its specific focus on the arts and humanities, often integrating creative learning opportunities into the core curriculum. Weisser Park emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, utilizing various intervention programs and extracurricular activities to engage students both academically and personally. With a faculty focused on data-driven instruction and collaborative teaching strategies, the school strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning while navigating the unique challenges of an urban educational setting.
591
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 235 |
| Hispanic | 108 |
| Black | 204 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 34 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White235 (39.8 %)
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Black204 (34.5 %)
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Hispanic108 (18.3 %)
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Two or More34 (5.8 %)
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Asian7 (1.2 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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)467-8875 |
| Grade Range: | 1st - 5th |
| Total Students: | 591 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 346 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 59 |
Grades Taught
Grade 1
118
Grade 2
116
Grade 3
122
Grade 4
119
Grade 5
116
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 118 |
| Grade 2 | 116 |
| Grade 3 | 122 |
| Grade 4 | 119 |
| Grade 5 | 116 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 297 | 50.3% |
| Male | 294 | 49.7% |
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