Francis M Price Elementary School

1901 W State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Francis M. Price Elementary School, located on West State Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of a larger urban school system, Price Elementary typically integrates district-wide curriculum standards with programs designed to meet the specific needs of its local community.

In addition to its academic focus, Francis M. Price Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and a supportive school culture. The school works to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to succeed. By providing various resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic growth, while maintaining a presence as a key educational institution in the Fort Wayne area.

405

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis M Price Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	98
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
233 (57.5%)
Hispanic
98 (24.2%)
Black
35 (8.6%)
Two or More
30 (7.4%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)467-4950
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Francis M Price Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Francis M Price Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	40.2%
Male	242	59.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)