Enrollment
632
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weisser Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weisser Park Elementary School
Weisser Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 632 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 467 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prince Chapman Academy (819 students): Weisser Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students) and R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students) alongside Weisser Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weisser Park Elementary School compares
Weisser Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,247
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Wayne Community Schools, which includes Weisser Park Elementary School.
$13,247
Per student
+10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 56.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Weisser Park Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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