J Wilbur Haley Elementary School

583 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Wilbur Haley Elementary School is a public school located in the Maplecrest 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 committed to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills. The school community generally focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow socially and emotionally alongside their academic development.

The school is situated in an accessible residential area, making it a central hub for families in the local community. Like many schools in the FWCS system, Haley Elementary places a strong emphasis on inclusive education and often utilizes various district-wide resources to assist diverse learners. The school maintains a focus on preparing its students for the transition to middle school by promoting a culture of accountability, active parent involvement, and a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of its student population.

583

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	136
Black	172
Asian	30
Two or More	75

Black
172 (29.5%)
White
170 (29.2%)
Hispanic
136 (23.3%)
Two or More
75 (12.9%)
Asian
30 (5.1%)

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)467-4510
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 35

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	48.7%
Male	299	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)