The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Science. The lowest is 6% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Farrington Grove Elementary School
Farrington Grove Elementary School is a regular public school in Terre Haute, Indiana, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates under the Vigo County School Corp. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving this grade span. By far the largest share of students are white, with Black students and students identifying as two or more races each making up a notable portion of the population, and a smaller share of Hispanic students. A very high proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with concentrated economic need.
On Indiana’s ILEARN state assessments for the 2024–25 school year, Farrington Grove’s results show that the share of students scoring proficient or above was low across all tested subjects. In math, the rate was below one in five. In English language arts, it was around one in nine. In science, it was about one in five. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, had a rate below one in ten. Participation rates were high in math and ELA, meaning the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. State testing data for earlier years was not available in the current record, so a multi-year trend cannot be assessed.
No comparison data against other schools in Vigo County was possible here; the comparison cohort is limited to a single elementary-level entity within the county districts, so a district-level or county-wide positioning is not available. Parents looking to gauge how Farrington Grove’s academic performance compares to neighboring schools may want to speak directly with the district or review school-level reports from the Indiana Department of Education.
Terre Haute is a mid-sized city with a blended character: it is home to Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and a campus of Ivy Tech Community College, giving it a strong college-town presence alongside manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and the Federal Correctional Complex. A new casino opened on the east side in early 2024, and a downtown convention center was completed a few years earlier. The city’s downtown Arts Corridor and children’s museum add cultural anchors. Housing in the area is substantially less expensive than the national median, and rents are generally affordable relative to local incomes, though affordability metrics reflect the broader economic context of a region with a moderate unemployment rate and a median household income somewhat below the national figure. The broader Vigo County economy has diversified over time, anchored by the industrial park and institutional employers.
We looked for recent district-level developments or changes that might affect parents, such as referendums or capital projects, but no specific lasting parent-relevant changes were confirmed in publicly available searches. The school’s website and district communications would be the best source for updates on programming, staffing, or facility plans.
Farrington Grove is a school where the academic attainment numbers are low, and the student body faces significant economic challenges. A parent considering this school may want to investigate what academic supports and enrichment programs are available, how the school addresses early literacy and math foundations, and what the district’s broader strategy is for improving student outcomes in its elementary schools. The school’s setting in a mid-sized city with a mix of university, industrial, and civic resources means families have access to a range of community amenities, but the school itself is likely focused on foundational instruction in a high-need environment.
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