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#1748 of 1,823 schools in IN
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1826 S 6th St, Terre Haute, IN 47802
- Math 17% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farrington Grove Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farrington Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Terre Haute), 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
$58,880
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche E Fuqua Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Vigo Virtual School AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| St Patricks Cathloic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Dixie Bee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 599 | 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.
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.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #23 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farrington Grove Elementary School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farrington Grove Elementary School
Farrington Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farrington Grove Elementary School
What grades does Farrington Grove Elementary School serve?
Farrington Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Farrington Grove Elementary School?
Farrington Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrington Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrington Grove Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farrington Grove Elementary School rank in IN?
Farrington Grove Elementary School ranks #1,748 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Farrington Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farrington Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Farrington Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farrington Grove Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Farrington Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Farrington Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farrington Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Farrington Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farrington Grove Elementary School?
92.0% of students at Farrington Grove Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.2%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4423
- Area population (ZIP 47802)
- 33,192
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 47802; 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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