Clarence Farrington School 61
Tel:
(317)226-4261
- Clarence Farrington School 61 serves 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
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 694 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 694 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clarence Farrington School 61's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 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 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1701 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| Hispanic | 44% | 12% |
| Black | 49% | 12% |
| White | 5% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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: K-6 | 699 students
0.7 miles
5002 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317)226-4279 0.7 K-6 699 - Indianapolis In Math & Science Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 587 students
1.0 miles
4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317)298-0025 1.0 K-8 587 - Indianapolis Speedway Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 524 students
1.1 miles
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317)244-7238 1.1 9-12 524 - Indianapolis James A Allison Elementary School 3 Grades: K-6 | 308 students
1.3 miles
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317)244-9836 1.3 K-6 308 - Indianapolis Northwest Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 708 students
1.4 miles
5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317)693-5600 1.4 9-12 708
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