Merle J Abbett Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Fort Wayne, IN Grades PK–05 City: Large Fort Wayne, IN SchoolScore™ A (80)
  • 467 Students
  • 39.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (260)467-5800 Phone
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Merle J Abbett Elementary School
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
467
Students
39.0
Teachers
12:1
Student:Teacher
(260)467-5800
Phone

Merle J Abbett Elementary School is a public school administered by the Fort Wayne Community Schools district in Fort Wayne, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 467 students enrolled; a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
467.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 5% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.99:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
72.6%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 42% worse
School Details
School Name
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180363000547
State School ID
IN-0235-0137
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4325 Smith St
City
Fort Wayne
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46806
County
Allen County
Metro Area
Fort Wayne, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
1803
State Leg. Upper
18014
State Leg. Lower
18080
Latitude
41.0455
Longitude
-85.1206
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
467
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 339 72.6%
Not Applicable 258 55.2%
District Info
District Name
Fort Wayne Community Schools
LEAID
1803630
State LEA ID
IN-0235
Phone
(260)467-1000
Website
http://www.fortwayneschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Fort Wayne
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$527,451K
Federal Revenue
$134,062K
State Revenue
$280,114K
Local Revenue
$113,275K
Total Expenditure
$542,644K
Instruction Exp.
$241,996K
Support Services
$155,438K
Other Current Exp.
$19,416K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Merle J Abbett Elementary School

1
Levan R Scott Academy
Fort Wayne · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
John S Irwin Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Weisser Park Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Fort Wayne · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle
Fort Wayne · Middle
0.9 mi
6
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Fort Wayne · Elementary
1 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
14.89:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Merle J Abbett Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Merle J Abbett Elementary School?
467 students are enrolled at Merle J Abbett Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Merle J Abbett Elementary School have?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1.
What grades does Merle J Abbett Elementary School serve?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Merle J Abbett Elementary School a charter school?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Merle J Abbett Elementary School located in?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is located in the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Merle J Abbett Elementary School belong to?
Merle J Abbett Elementary School is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district.
How much does Fort Wayne Community Schools spend per student?
The Fort Wayne Community Schools district spends approximately $1,161,978,587 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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