- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Weisser Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weisser Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180363000570
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weisser Park Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Weisser Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weisser Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Weisser Park Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180363000570 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 18.1:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Weisser Park Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Weisser Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- R Nelson Snide
R Nelson Snider High School
1,927 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
1,405 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
1,398 students
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
1,383 students
- This school 632
Weisser Park Elementary School
632 students
What this shows Weisser Park Elementary School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weisser Park Elementary School compares
Weisser Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.2%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Weisser Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weisser Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weisser Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prince Chapman Academy
Standard public school
819 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedarville Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary School
Standard public school
746 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weisser Park Elementary School
How many students attend Weisser Park Elementary School?
Weisser Park Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weisser Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weisser Park Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weisser Park Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Weisser Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weisser Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weisser Park Elementary School is African American at 36.2% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weisser Park Elementary School?
Weisser Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weisser Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Weisser Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Weisser Park Elementary School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students), and South Side High School (1,405 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.