Wayne Center Elem School

1231 E Appleman Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wayne Center Elementary School, located in Kendallville, Indiana, is part of the East Noble School Corporation. It serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social development. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in a variety of classroom learning experiences, with the goal of preparing them for middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Wayne Center emphasizes a sense of community and partnership between educators, families, and students. The curriculum typically adheres to Indiana state academic standards, incorporating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a focus on character building and student achievement, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its elementary-age population.

328

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Center Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
301 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	East Noble School Corporation
Phone:	(260)347-2548
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 46

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 59