Fort Wayne Community Schools

District Overview
Fort Wayne Community Schools, headquartered at 1200 S Clinton St in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a central pillar of public education within a vibrant, large city setting. As an active, traditional public school district, it operates 51 schools offering complete educational pathways from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Serving the broader Fort Wayne metropolitan area, the district manages an enrollment of 28,549 students, seamlessly guiding learners from early childhood development—including over 1,100 pre-kindergarten participants—all the way through high school graduation. Its accessible urban location and expansive infrastructure make it a vital academic hub for families across the region.

The district's student body reflects a rich multicultural mosaic, bringing together diverse backgrounds including substantial Black, Hispanic, White, Asian, and multiracial student populations. To effectively serve this dynamic community, Fort Wayne Community Schools maintains a robust professional network of approximately 7,400 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes more than 4,260 dedicated teachers alongside hundreds of instructional aides and extensive support personnel, ensuring an attentive, well-resourced learning environment. For researchers, families, and students alike, the district represents a comprehensive urban educational system equipped to support academic achievement, equity, and holistic growth.
51
Total Schools
28,549
Total Students
4,260.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Wayne Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White9,745
Hispanic6,644
Black7,167
Asian1,946
Two or More2,963
American Indian54
Pacific Islander30
  • White
    9,745 (34.1%)
  • Black
    7,167 (25.1%)
  • Hispanic
    6,644 (23.3%)
  • Two or More
    2,963 (10.4%)
  • Asian
    1,946 (6.8%)
  • American Indian
    54 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    30 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fort Wayne Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary33
Middle10
High7
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:51
Students:28,549*
Teachers (FTE):4,260.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools
Found 52 Schools