Bunche Elementary School

Bunche Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bunche Elementary School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bunche Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
35%
13%
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White
41%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Bunche Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bunche Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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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?
237 students attend Bunche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bunche Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunche Elementary School?
Bunche Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bunche Elementary School offer ?
Bunche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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