Jeff H Towles Intermediate School

600 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Jeff H. Towles Intermediate School, located at 420 E. Paulding Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education, focusing on students in the upper elementary grades. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during these formative years.

The school is well-integrated into the local Fort Wayne community and emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic challenges of middle school. With a commitment to student success, Jeff H. Towles prioritizes effective instruction, supportive staff-student relationships, and a safe learning atmosphere. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging extracurricular participation, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to thrive in their future educational endeavors.

600

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	119
Black	164
Asian	9
Two or More	66
American Indian	1

White
241 (40.2%)
Black
164 (27.3%)
Hispanic
119 (19.8%)
Two or More
66 (11.0%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
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)467-4300
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	77
Grade 6	78
Grade 7	78
Grade 8	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	49.5%
Male	303	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)