- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terre Haute, IN
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farrington Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181209001904
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farrington Grove Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Farrington Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farrington Grove Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Farrington Grove Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 181209001904 · Terre Haute, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 11.5:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
Farrington Grove Elementary School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Farrington Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- This school 380
Farrington Grove Elementary School
380 students
What this shows Farrington Grove Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farrington Grove Elementary School compares
Farrington Grove Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 76% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Farrington Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farrington Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farrington Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Terre Haute
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Terre Town Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Standard public school
440 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Ouabache Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
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 public school in Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrington Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrington Grove Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farrington Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Farrington Grove Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Farrington Grove Elementary School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.