Frances Slocum Elementary School
Frances Slocum Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Frances Slocum 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Frances Slocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Frances Slocum Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
Frances Slocum Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,757 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Frances Slocum Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1517 out of 1757 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 49% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 12% |
| Black | 30% | 13% |
| White | 44% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.51 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Frances Slocum Elementary School is Marion High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John L Mcculloch Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Marion High School Math: 28% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,064 student10
0.2 miles
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051 0.2 9-12 1,064 - Marion John L Mcculloch Junior High School Math: 18% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 477 students10
0.6 miles
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917 0.6 7-8 477 - Marion Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 83 students10
1.8 miles
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910 1.8 K-6 83 - Marion Marion Early Childhood Ed Center Grades: PK | 339 students
2.0 miles
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080 2 PK 339 - Marion Tucker Area Vocational Technical Center Vocational School Grades: PK-12
2.0 miles
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051 2 PK-12 n/a
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Exploring post graduation options for high school students.
The Common Core State Standards were developed as a means to prepare K-12 students for success in college or the workforce upon graduation from high school. Since their inception, they have been adopted by 43 states. While much support has been given for the standards, many criticisms have emerged as well.
June 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. The effects of the global pandemic will be felt for years to come, though maybe more so in certain populations. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of special education in the United States.
