Washington Center Elementary Sch

1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Center Elementary School, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is part of the Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) district. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive community where educators focus on developing both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.

The school is well-regarded for its robust curriculum, which balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities designed to keep students engaged. As part of a highly-rated district, Washington Center benefits from strong parental involvement, active community partnerships, and a dedicated teaching staff that utilizes modern instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The environment is structured to promote character development, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.

553

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Center Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	81
Black	86
Asian	31
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
314 (56.8%)
Black
86 (15.6%)
Hispanic
81 (14.6%)
Two or More
39 (7.1%)
Asian
31 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)467-6250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 40

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 86