Serving 632 students in grades 1-5, Weisser Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weisser Park Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Weisser Park has a heart for the arts
School Rankings
Weisser Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weisser Park Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
36%
14%
White
33%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fort Wayne Community Schools
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 #882 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
632 students attend Weisser Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Weisser Park Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weisser Park Elementary School part of?
Weisser Park Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
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 10/10/2025
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