Bunche Elementary School serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunche Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Follow the Child
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bunche Elementary School is 0.73, 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
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
26%
14%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
234 students attend Bunche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bunche Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunche Elementary School?
Bunche Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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.
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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