Van Wert Elementary School

10992 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891

647 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Van Wert Elementary School, located in Van Wert, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Van Wert City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its young students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Van Wert Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a range of extracurricular opportunities, the school works to ensure that students not only grow intellectually but also develop the confidence and skills necessary to become positive contributors to society.

647

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Wert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	57
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	3

White
553 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
57 (8.8 %)
Two or More
17 (2.6 %)
Black
15 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Van Wert City
Phone:	(419)238-1761
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 108