Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frances Slocum 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frances Slocum Elementary School serves the southwest part of Marion, IN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 21.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frances Slocum Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frances Slocum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Slocum Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Slocum Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Slocum Elementary School is ranked #1397 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frances Slocum Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Slocum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Allen Elementary School, Eastbrook South Elementary 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 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frances Slocum Elementary School?
473 students attend Frances Slocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Frances Slocum Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances Slocum Elementary School?
Frances Slocum Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frances Slocum Elementary School offer ?
Frances Slocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances Slocum Elementary School part of?
Frances Slocum Elementary School is part of Marion Community Schools.
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