FRANCIS VIGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Francis Vigo Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vincennes Community School Corp school district, located in Vincennes, IN with about 367 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Francis Vigo Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Francis Vigo Elementary School is a public school located in Vincennes, Indiana, serving students within the Vincennes Community School Corporation. Situated on Main Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local Vincennes community, providing foundational education for children in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured academic environment aimed at preparing young learners for their future educational transitions.

Like many schools in the Vincennes district, Francis Vigo emphasizes a well-rounded approach to learning that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional development. The school typically focuses on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families to create a collaborative atmosphere. By offering various programs and initiatives, the institution strives to help every student reach their full potential while maintaining the historic, tight-knit community values of the Vincennes area.

For more information, contact Francis Vigo Elementary School at (812) 882-5817 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
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FRANCIS VIGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vincennes, IN with about 367 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
367
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 367 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANCIS VIGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Black or African American
1.9%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.