Forest Park Elementary School

2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School is a public school located in the North Highlands neighborhood of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district, the school is situated in a historic residential area, which plays a central role in its identity. The campus is known for its traditional brick architecture and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, Forest Park focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics, complemented by various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. The school emphasizes character development and parental involvement, striving to create an engaging learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school. By integrating community values with district-wide standards, Forest Park Elementary remains a focal point for families in the 46805 zip code, aiming to provide a stable and enriching educational start for its young students.

558

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	134
Black	129
Asian	13
Two or More	74
American Indian	1

White
207 (37.1%)
Hispanic
134 (24.0%)
Black
129 (23.1%)
Two or More
74 (13.3%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
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)467-6850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 52

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	49.5%
Male	282	50.5%

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