Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Willard Shambaugh Elementary School, located in the residential community of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood hub for elementary-aged children within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban school district, Shambaugh focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while providing various support systems to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

The school is characterized by its commitment to creating a well-rounded experience for its pupils through dedicated classroom instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing strong home-school partnerships, Willard Shambaugh encourages parental involvement to bolster student achievement. Its location on Rebecca Drive positions it as a key resource for families in the northeastern part of Fort Wayne, providing a structured and focused learning environment aimed at preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

320

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	37
Black	27
Asian	7
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
211 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
37 (11.6 %)
Two or More
37 (11.6 %)
Black
27 (8.4 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)467-6150
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	50.9%
Male	157	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)