Lindley Elementary School

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lindley Elementary School, located at 2201 Ardmore Ave in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, Lindley strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lindley Elementary places significant value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school often acts as a neighborhood hub, encouraging families to participate in school events and collaborate with educators to enhance student success. With a commitment to character development and academic achievement, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive space where children are empowered to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

330

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lindley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	116
Black	96
Asian	3
Two or More	26

Hispanic
116 (35.2%)
Black
96 (29.1%)
White
89 (27.0%)
Two or More
26 (7.9%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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)467-5350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 20

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lindley Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lindley Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	51.5%
Male	160	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)