Farrington Grove Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Farrington Grove Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farrington Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Farrington Grove Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farrington Grove Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Farrington Grove Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
13%
13%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrington Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Farrington Grove Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Farrington Grove Elementary School?
369 students attend Farrington Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Farrington Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrington Grove Elementary School?
Farrington Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Farrington Grove Elementary School offer ?
Farrington Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farrington Grove Elementary School part of?
Farrington Grove Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corporation School District.
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