Enrollment
380
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181209001904
Farrington Grove Elementary School — Terre Haute, IN
Federal NCES profile for Farrington Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farrington Grove Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Farrington Grove Elementary School reports 380 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% above the Indiana average and 68% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 380 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vigo County School Corp spends $13,631 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farrington Grove Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 76% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,631
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 380 Top 36% in Indiana — larger than 64% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.9% +76% vs state
NCES ID 181209001904
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 380:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.1%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Farrington Grove Elementary School.
$13,631
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Farrington Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Farrington Grove Elementary School?
Farrington Grove Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a other school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrington Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrington Grove Elementary School is 13:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farrington Grove Elementary School?
86.9% of students at Farrington Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farrington Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farrington Grove Elementary School is White at 68.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farrington Grove Elementary School?
Farrington Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.