Clarence Farrington School 61
Tel:
(317) 226-4261
- Clarence Farrington School 61 serves 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Clarence Farrington School 61 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Clarence Farrington School 61 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clarence Farrington School 61's student population of 657 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 657 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clarence Farrington School 61 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clarence Farrington School 61 is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1678 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 12% |
| Black | 49% | 12% |
| White | 5% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clarence Farrington School 61 is Speedway Senior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is In Math & Science Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carl Wilde School 79 (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Carl Wilde School 79 Grades: PK-6 | 643 students
0.7 miles
5002 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4279 0.7 PK-6 643 - Indianapolis In Math & Science Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 589 students
1.0 miles
4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025 1.0 K-8 589 - Indianapolis Speedway Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 516 students
1.1 miles
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238 1.1 9-12 516 - Indianapolis James A Allison Elementary School 3 Grades: K-6 | 335 students
1.3 miles
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836 1.3 K-6 335 - Indianapolis Northwest Community Middle School Grades: 8 | 220 students
1.3 miles
5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 693-5600 1.3 8 220
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