Farmington Central Elementary School serves 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Farmington Central Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmington Central Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farmington Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Farmington Central Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Central Elementary School's ranking?
Farmington Central Elementary School is ranked #1706 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Farmington Central Elementary School often compared to?
Farmington Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Farmington Central Elementary School?
557 students attend Farmington Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Farmington Central Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Farmington Central Elementary School offer ?
Farmington Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farmington Central Elementary School part of?
Farmington Central Elementary School is part of Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265.
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