Farrington Grove Elementary School

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Farrington Grove Elementary School, located in the historic Farrington Grove neighborhood of Terre Haute, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Vigo County School Corporation, the school is housed in a building that reflects the architectural heritage of the surrounding area, which is known for its well-preserved 19th-century homes. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to become engaged, responsible members of the community.

The school prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere, often serving as a central hub for families living in the downtown and south-side areas of Terre Haute. Beyond its core curriculum, Farrington Grove typically implements programs aimed at character development and social-emotional growth, seeking to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging its unique neighborhood location and a commitment to personalized instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

428

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farrington Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	28
Black	53
Asian	1
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
290 (67.8 %)
Black
53 (12.4 %)
Two or More
53 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vigo County School Corp
Phone:	(812)462-4423
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farrington Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farrington Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	52.8%
Male	202	47.2%

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