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Merle J Abbett Elementary School

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Grades PreK to 5 · Fort Wayne Community Schools

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About Merle J Abbett Elementary School

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Merle J Abbett Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 467 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Fort Wayne. There are about 12 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (39 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Allen County. Families comparing options will find 61 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 51 schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools.

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School facts

Address	4325 Smith St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Phone	(260) 467-5800
School district	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	467
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39
Students per teacher	12
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Allen County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180363000547). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Merle J Abbett Elementary School serve?

Merle J Abbett Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Merle J Abbett Elementary School?

Merle J Abbett Elementary School reported 467 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Merle J Abbett Elementary School?

About 12 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 467 students and 39 teachers in federal data.

Is Merle J Abbett Elementary School a public or charter school?

Merle J Abbett Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Merle J Abbett Elementary School in?

Merle J Abbett Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/fort-wayne-community-schools/

Where is Merle J Abbett Elementary School located?

Merle J Abbett Elementary School is at 4325 Smith St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806. The phone number is (260) 467-5800.

How many other schools are near Merle J Abbett Elementary School?

There are 61 other schools within 5 miles of Merle J Abbett Elementary School in our directory.