Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Floro Torrence School 83 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Floro Torrence School 83 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
62%
13%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floro Torrence School 83's ranking?
Floro Torrence School 83 is ranked #1625 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Floro Torrence School 83?
197 students attend Floro Torrence School 83.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Floro Torrence School 83 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floro Torrence School 83?
Floro Torrence School 83 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Floro Torrence School 83 offer ?
Floro Torrence School 83 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floro Torrence School 83 part of?
Floro Torrence School 83 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Floro Torrence School 83 located?
Floro Torrence School 83 is located in the Devon neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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