At a glance
Reported students
553
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Washington Center Elementary Sch: 553 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Washington Center Elementary Sch
Washington Center Elementary Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fort Wayne. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Fort Wayne Community Schools. NCES reports 553 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.8%) and Black (15.6%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington Center Elementary Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.8%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black15.6%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Northcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
536 reported students
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
533 reported students
Glenwood Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
532 reported students
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
590 reported students
Public schools near Washington Center Elementary Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Center Elementary School Elementary · Northwest Allen County Schools | PK–05 | 453 | 2.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools | KG–05 | 590 | 2.4 mi |
| Eel River Elementary School Elementary · Northwest Allen County Schools | KG–05 | 420 | 2.9 mi |
| Mabel K Holland Elementary School Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools | PK–05 | 533 | 3 mi |
| Northcrest Elementary School Elementary · Fort Wayne Community Schools | PK–05 | 536 | 3.1 mi |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School Elementary · Northwest Allen County Schools | KG–05 | 600 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Center Elementary Sch
What grades does Washington Center Elementary Sch serve?
Washington Center Elementary Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fort Wayne Community Schools.
How many students attend Washington Center Elementary Sch?
Washington Center Elementary Sch reported 553 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Center Elementary Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 553 students and 38.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Center Elementary Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Center Elementary Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Wayne Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Center Elementary Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington Center Elementary Sch in?
Washington Center Elementary Sch is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, based in Fort Wayne, IN, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Center Elementary Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hickory Center Elementary School (2.1 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (2.4 mi), Eel River Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.