Farmington Central Elementary School
Farmington Central Elementary School serves 634 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Farmington Central Elementary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 634 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Farmington Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Farmington Central Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1549 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 95% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Farmington Central Elementary School is Farmington Central High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Farmington Central Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmington Farmington Central High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 445 students10
0.1 miles
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000 0.1 9-12 445 - Farmington Farmington Central Junior High School Math: 28% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 296 students10
0.1 miles
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000 0.1 6-8 296 - Elmwood Elmwood High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 233 students10
5.8 miles
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851 5.8 9-12 233 - Elmwood Elmwood Junior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 88 students10
5.8 miles
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851 5.8 7-8 88 - Elmwood Elmwood Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 369 students10
5.9 miles
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261 5.9 PK-6 369
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