Weisser Park Elementary School

902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 591 students in grades 1-5, Weisser Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Weisser Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Weisser Park Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
591 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Weisser Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weisser Park Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#871 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weisser Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weisser Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Weisser Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
35%
13%
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White
40%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weisser Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Weisser Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weisser Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weisser Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weisser Park Elementary School's ranking?
Weisser Park Elementary School is ranked #871 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Weisser Park Elementary School often compared to?
Weisser Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney M Young Early Childhood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Weisser Park Elementary School?
591 students attend Weisser Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Weisser Park Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weisser Park Elementary School?
Weisser Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weisser Park Elementary School offer ?
Weisser Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Weisser Park Elementary School part of?
Weisser Park Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Weisser Park Elementary School located?
Weisser Park Elementary School is located in the Oxford neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Oxford.

School Reviews

5   12/9/2018
I was a student thier best time of my life i''m crying because I miss all my teachters I hope Mrs. Arazta have had great life and more and Mrs. Ford
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Freedom Harris

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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