Eel River Elementary School

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eel River Elementary School, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent part of the Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students develop both the academic skills and personal character necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Eel River Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that encourages active participation and growth. The campus offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and cater to diverse interests. With a dedicated staff and a reputation for high standards within the NACS district, Eel River continues to be a staple of the local community, dedicated to preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

420

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eel River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	36
Black	37
Asian	38
Two or More	30

White
279 (66.4%)
Asian
38 (9.0%)
Black
37 (8.8%)
Hispanic
36 (8.6%)
Two or More
30 (7.1%)

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:	Northwest Allen County Schools
Phone:	(260)338-5395
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 58

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 79