Bunche Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunche Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bunche Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Follow the Child
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bunche 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
27%
13%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bunche Elementary School often compared to?
Bunche Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney M Young Early Childhood by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bunche Elementary School?
233 students attend Bunche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bunche Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunche Elementary School?
Bunche Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bunche Elementary School offer ?
Bunche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunche Elementary School part of?
Bunche Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Bunche Elementary School located?
Bunche Elementary School is located in the Hanna Creighton neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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