Arlington Elementary School

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arlington Elementary School, located on St. Joe Center Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Arlington Elementary focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Arlington Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded student experience. The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture, often facilitating programs that encourage inclusivity and social-emotional learning. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

418

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	62
Black	105
Asian	27
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
175 (41.9%)
Black
105 (25.1%)
Hispanic
62 (14.8%)
Two or More
48 (11.5%)
Asian
27 (6.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)467-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 49

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arlington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arlington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	49.5%
Male	211	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)