Fayette Central Elementary

332 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fayette Central Elementary, located at 2928 N CR 225 W in Connersville, Indiana, is a public school serving students within the Fayette County School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social development. As part of the Connersville community, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture through its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to implement curricula that align with state educational standards. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Fayette Central typically offers various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to promote character development. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, the school plays a vital role in preparing children for their future transitions to middle and high school within the district.

332

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fayette Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
316 (95.2%)
Two or More
13 (3.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fayette County School Corporation
Phone:	(765)825-6261
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 56