D−
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
4325 Smith St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 · (260) 467-5800 · Part of Fort Wayne Community Schools
Students
467
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Merle J Abbett Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 42.6%
Location
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4325 Smith St, Fort Wayne
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K41
Kindergarten68
Grade 170
Grade 265
Grade 386
Grade 473
Grade 564
Enrollment over time
524’20
504’21
498’22
450’23
467’24
Down 10.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 46%Black 31%Asian 12%Two or more races 8%White 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.