Northeastern Elementary School

534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341

614 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northeastern Elementary School, located in Fountain City, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Northeastern Wayne School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential social skills. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to support the individual growth and development of each child.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Northeastern Elementary prides itself on maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and academic curiosity. The school utilizes various resources and community involvement to enrich the student experience, often prioritizing character education alongside traditional learning. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing culture, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

614

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeastern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	570
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
570 (92.8%)
Two or More
30 (4.9%)
Hispanic
9 (1.5%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
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:	Northeastern Wayne Schools
Phone:	(765)847-2595
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 71

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 95