Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farrington Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Farrington Grove Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farrington Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrington Grove Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
12%
13%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrington Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Farrington Grove Elementary School is ranked #1349 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Farrington Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Farrington Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarah Scott Middle School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Farrington Grove Elementary School?
375 students attend Farrington Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Farrington Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrington Grove Elementary School?
Farrington Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Farrington Grove Elementary School located?
Farrington Grove Elementary School is located in the East Bank neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN.
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