Francisco Elementary School (Closed 2023)

302 E Main
Francisco, IN 47649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Francisco Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Francisco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
#179 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
60-79%
39%
50-59%
41%
40-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francisco Elementary School's ranking?
Francisco Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Francisco Elementary School?
55 students attend Francisco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Francisco Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francisco Elementary School?
Francisco Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francisco Elementary School offer ?
Francisco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francisco Elementary School part of?
Francisco Elementary School is part of East Gibson School Corporation School District.

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