Glenwood Park Elementary School

532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glenwood Park Elementary School, located on Vance Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a neighborhood school serving students in the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger urban school district, Glenwood Park focuses on providing a well-rounded education that addresses the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while incorporating social-emotional learning, Glenwood Park strives to create a safe space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. With its central location in the 46815 area, the school plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a hub for educational resources and neighborhood collaboration.

532

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	75
Black	118
Asian	68
Two or More	71

White
200 (37.6%)
Black
118 (22.2%)
Hispanic
75 (14.1%)
Two or More
71 (13.3%)
Asian
68 (12.8%)

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)467-6200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glenwood Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glenwood Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	52.4%
Male	253	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)