Serving 462 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (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
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Frances Slocum Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Frances Slocum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
34%
13%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Frances Slocum Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Slocum Elementary School is ranked #1397 out of 1,743 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, Allen Elementary School, Eastbrook South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
462 students attend Frances Slocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Frances Slocum Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances Slocum Elementary School?
Frances Slocum Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances Slocum Elementary School part of?
Frances Slocum Elementary School is part of Marion Community Schools.
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