Fayette Central Elementary

Summary:

Fayette Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Connersville, Indiana, serving 337 students in grades K-6 and is part of the Fayette County School Corporation.

Fayette Central Elementary consistently outperforms the Fayette County School Corporation and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores, with 46.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.08% proficient or better in Math, compared to 35.08% and 32.41% respectively for the district. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.18%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 90.42% to 98.12% white students. Additionally, Fayette Central Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.53%) and a higher chronic absenteeism rate (17.8%) compared to the surrounding schools.

While Fayette Central Elementary's strong academic performance is commendable, the school's lack of racial diversity and higher rates of socioeconomic challenges and chronic absenteeism may present unique obstacles that the school and district will need to address to ensure the success of all students. Nearby schools like Tri Elementary School, Mays Community Academy, and Liberty Elementary School may offer different demographic and academic profiles that parents could consider when evaluating educational options for their children.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2928 N Cr 225 W
       Connersville, IN  47331


(765) 825-6261

District: Fayette County School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
334th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,802 Help


Students who attend Fayette Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Connersville Middle School
High:    Connersville Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fayette Central Elementary ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Fayette County School Corporation District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fayette County School Corporation District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fayette Central Elementary is 21.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Fayette County School Corporation District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fayette Central Elementary is $9,802. 2 elementary schools in the Fayette County School Corporation District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fayette Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fayette County School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County School Corporation 207th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fayette Central Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.65 152nd 326 53.4%
2005 47.67 590th 959 38.5%
2006 58.00 439th 961 54.3%
2007 77.16 168th 985 82.9%
2008 65.30 340th 996 65.9%
2009 66.90 340th 1003 66.1%
2010 66.74 348th 1009 65.5%
2011 68.93 311th 1025 69.7%
2012 76.75 202nd 1015 80.1%
2013 75.05 214th 1035 79.3%
2014 75.42 196th 1036 81.1%
2015 56.93 488th 1040 53.1%
2016 73.47 243rd 1046 76.8%
2017 72.00 276th 1033 73.3%
2018 75.39 222nd 1027 78.4%
2019 68.03 323rd 1031 68.7%
2021 60.47 405th 1016 60.1%
2022 59.45 426th 1020 58.2%
2023 72.13 274th 1016 73.0%
2024 66.65 334th 1010 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Open Quote My child scored in the top 10% in the nation in English in 6th grade and was invited to take the SAT. Then, according to the SAT score, that same child scored in the top 7% in the nation in Math. Thank you teachers of Fayette Central! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fayette Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 416 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 380 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 406 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 424 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 397 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1993 395 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 423 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 351 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 357
1996 351 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 357
1997 362 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 338 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 364 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 358 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 351 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 375 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 375 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 321 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2006 363 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 350 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 11 364
2008 361 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 10 373
2009 358 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 371
2010 373 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 9 384
2011 379 0 0 1 2 0 7 0 389
2012 420 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 431
2013 402 3 0 4 0 0 5 0 414
2014 367 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 375
2015 374 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 381
2016 330 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 340
2017 304 0 0 3 1 0 7 0 315
2018 271 1 0 2 1 0 5 0 280
2019 278 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 287
2020 283 1 0 1 0 0 6 0 291
2021 308 1 0 5 0 0 6 0 320
2022 315 2 0 7 0 0 4 0 328
2023 314 2 0 8 0 0 13 0 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fayette Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.1 17.3 17.2
1989 380 23.1 16.4 22.6
1990 406 23.1 17.5 10.8
1991 425 25.1 16.9 20
1992 400 24.3 16.4 20.3
1993 396 22.9 17.3 21.5
1994 428 25.6 16.7 27.6
1995 357 22.8 15.7 21.4
1996 357 22.8 15.7 21.4
1997 368 23.1 15.9 24.7
1998 344 21.7 15.9 25.3
1999 366 22.4 16.3 33.1
2000 370 24.6 15.0 42.2
2001 363 25.9 14.0 46.6
2002 380 20.8 18.3 42.6
2003 380 20.8 18.3 42.6
2004 325 19.8 16.4 45.5
2005 350 19.2 18.2 49.4
2006 366 17.8 20.6 32
2007 364 n/a n/a 50.7
2008 373 19.5 19.1 50.7
2009 371 20.7 17.9 50.7
2010 384 22.2 17.2 58.4
2011 389 20.1 19.2 59.4
2012 431 21.5 20.0 66.8
2013 414 18.7 22.1 65.9
2014 375 18.9 19.8 60.3
2015 381 19.0 20.0 66.9
2016 340 19.0 17.8 63.5
2017 315 19.4 16.2 62.2
2018 280 19.0 14.7 60.4
2019 287 19.0 15.1 59.9
2020 291 19.4 14.9 54
2021 320 21.2 15.0 58.1
2022 328 15.3 21.3 68
2023 337 15.6 21.5 60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fayette Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.1 17.3 17.2
1989 380 23.1 16.4 22.6
1990 406 23.1 17.5 10.8
1991 425 25.1 16.9 20
1992 400 24.3 16.4 20.3
1993 396 22.9 17.3 21.5
1994 428 25.6 16.7 27.6
1995 357 22.8 15.7 21.4
1996 357 22.8 15.7 21.4
1997 368 23.1 15.9 24.7
1998 344 21.7 15.9 25.3
1999 366 22.4 16.3 33.1
2000 370 24.6 15.0 42.2
2001 363 25.9 14.0 46.6
2002 380 20.8 18.3 42.6
2003 380 20.8 18.3 42.6
2004 325 19.8 16.4 45.5
2005 350 19.2 18.2 49.4
2006 366 17.8 20.6 32
2007 364 n/a n/a 50.7
2008 373 19.5 19.1 50.7
2009 371 20.7 17.9 50.7
2010 384 22.2 17.2 58.4
2011 389 20.1 19.2 59.4
2012 431 21.5 20.0 66.8
2013 414 18.7 22.1 65.9
2014 375 18.9 19.8 60.3
2015 381 19.0 20.0 66.9
2016 340 19.0 17.8 63.5
2017 315 19.4 16.2 62.2
2018 280 19.0 14.7 60.4
2019 287 19.0 15.1 59.9
2020 291 19.4 14.9 54
2021 320 21.2 15.0 58.1
2022 328 15.3 21.3 68
2023 337 15.6 21.5 60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fayette Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,205 (12.8%) $8,188 (87.2%) $9,392
2020 $1,142 (12.3%) $8,142 (87.7%) $9,284
2021 $1,033 (11.7%) $7,808 (88.3%) $8,842
2022 $1,542 (15.7%) $8,260 (84.3%) $9,802

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fayette Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 323rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 274th of 1016 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fayette Central Elementary)42.933.3
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County School Corporation)43.329.7
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Fayette Central Elementary)62.931.9
 31%
   3rd Grade Math (Fayette County School Corporation)46.337.1
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette Central Elementary)48.671.7
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County School Corporation)39.348.3
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Fayette Central Elementary)78.483
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Fayette County School Corporation)46.954.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Fayette Central Elementary)64.971.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade Science (Fayette County School Corporation)4644.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette Central Elementary)38.550
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County School Corporation)39.533.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Fayette Central Elementary)38.545
 6.5%
   5th Grade Math (Fayette County School Corporation)35.432.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fayette Central Elementary)43.647.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fayette County School Corporation)3735.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette Central Elementary)82.942.9
 40%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County School Corporation)51.231.2
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Fayette Central Elementary)85.750
 35.7%
   6th Grade Math (Fayette County School Corporation)56.233.7
 22.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Fayette Central Elementary)68.642.9
 25.7%
   6th Grade Science (Fayette County School Corporation)52.529.8
 22.7%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students287337
 17.4%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White278314
 12.9%
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%60.5%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Fayette Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Connersville Middle School
High : Connersville Senior High School

Students at Fayette Central Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Fayette Central Elementary ranks 334th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Fayette Central Elementary.


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