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#918 of 1,823 schools in IN
Fayette Central Elementary
Elementary School · Fayette County School Corporation · Connersville, IN
A Fayette County School Corporation elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2928 N CR 225 W, Connersville, IN 47331
- Math 55% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fayette Central Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fayette Central Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,530
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47331; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Frazee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayette County School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fayette Central Elementary is listed in Fayette County School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fayette Central Elementary
Fayette Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Connersville, IN, part of Fayette County School Corporation, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayette Central Elementary
What grades does Fayette Central Elementary serve?
Fayette Central Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fayette Central Elementary?
Fayette Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Central Elementary is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fayette Central Elementary rank in IN?
Fayette Central Elementary ranks #918 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Fayette Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayette Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Fayette Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayette Central Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fayette Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Fayette Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fayette Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fayette Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fayette Central Elementary?
67.3% of students at Fayette Central Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (765) 825-6261
- Area population (ZIP 47331)
- 22,769
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 47331; 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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