Franke Park Elementary School

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franke Park Elementary School, located on Mildred Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages both personal growth and collaborative learning, often utilizing its proximity to the nearby Franke Park—one of the city’s largest natural areas—to enhance educational experiences.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on character development and student engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with various extracurricular programs and community-supported initiatives, Franke Park Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and active participants in their own education, making it a staple institution within the local Fort Wayne community.

416

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franke Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	116
Black	54
Asian	11
Two or More	73
Pacific Islander	1

White
161 (38.7%)
Hispanic
116 (27.9%)
Two or More
73 (17.5%)
Black
54 (13.0%)
Asian
11 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
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)467-6925
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 39

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franke Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franke Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	49%
Male	212	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)