Below Average
#1519 of 1,823 schools in IN
Clarence Farrington School 61
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4326 Patricia St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- Math 11% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarence Farrington School 61 score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarence Farrington School 61 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,198
Median home value
$104,300
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Wilde School 79Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| In Math & Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| St Michael-st. Gabriel Archangels Catholic ElemePrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #25 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarence Farrington School 61 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarence Farrington School 61
Clarence Farrington School 61 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,519 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarence Farrington School 61
What grades does Clarence Farrington School 61 serve?
Clarence Farrington School 61 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Clarence Farrington School 61?
Clarence Farrington School 61 has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Farrington School 61?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Farrington School 61 is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarence Farrington School 61 rank in IN?
Clarence Farrington School 61 ranks #1,519 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Clarence Farrington School 61's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarence Farrington School 61 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clarence Farrington School 61?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarence Farrington School 61 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clarence Farrington School 61 a charter school?
No, Clarence Farrington School 61 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarence Farrington School 61 a Title I school?
No, Clarence Farrington School 61 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarence Farrington School 61?
53.2% of students at Clarence Farrington School 61 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4261
- Area population (ZIP 46222)
- 37,608
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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