Fairfield Elementary School

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairfield Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Fairfield in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the unique needs of its diverse student population. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating modern educational tools to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.

Beyond academics, Fairfield Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community through school spirit and extracurricular engagement. The staff is committed to creating an inclusive culture where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and local organizations, Fairfield Elementary strives to provide a holistic educational experience that equips its students with the confidence and character necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

460

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	202
Black	123
Asian	21
Two or More	40

Hispanic
202 (43.9 %)
Black
123 (26.7 %)
White
74 (16.1 %)
Two or More
40 (8.7 %)
Asian
21 (4.6 %)

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)467-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 40

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairfield Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairfield Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	48.5%
Male	237	51.5%

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