Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frances Slocum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Slocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frances Slocum Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frances Slocum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Slocum Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
35%
13%
White
35%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Slocum Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Slocum Elementary School is ranked #1687 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frances Slocum Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Slocum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Eastbrook South Elementary School, Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frances Slocum Elementary School?
472 students attend Frances Slocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Frances Slocum Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Slocum Elementary School?
Frances Slocum Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frances Slocum Elementary School offer ?
Frances Slocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Frances Slocum Elementary School part of?
Frances Slocum Elementary School is part of Marion Community Schools School District.
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