Farley Elementary School

Q: Is Farley Elementary School a good school?

Farley Elementary School ranks 270 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Farley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 266 students in grades PK-5 in the Western Dubuque Community School District in Farley, Iowa. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with students scoring above state and district averages on standardized tests.

Farley Elementary School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.5 students per teacher over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like Cascade Elementary and Peosta Elementary, as well as the Dubuque Community School District schools. However, the school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.46% in 2022-2023) is higher than other Western Dubuque Community School District schools, suggesting potential equity concerns that the school may need to address.

While Farley Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in ISASP tests. This suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, though the school's ranking may be influenced by factors beyond just academic performance. Overall, Farley Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on providing a quality education for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

405 3rd Ave NE
Farley, IA 52046-0279

(563) 663-9458

District: Western Dubuque Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,620

Students who attend Farley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Drexler Middle School
High:	Western Dubuque High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Farley Elementary School ranks better than 51.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.87. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Farley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Western Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farley Elementary School is $13,620, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Farley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Western Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Dubuque Community School District 47^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Farley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.25	248^th	626	60.4%
2013	59.77	282^nd	624	54.8%
2014	74.64	109^th	603	81.9%
2015	57.38	305^th	616	50.5%
2016	59.40	287^th	599	52.1%
2017	46.98	371^st	574	35.4%
2018	89.57	12^th	567	97.9%
2019	83.77	64^th	603	89.4%
2021	71.79	143^rd	567	74.8%
2022	55.96	280^th	574	51.2%
2023	58.54	256^th	565	54.7%
2024	57.87	270^th	557	51.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Farley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	756	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	758
1989	752	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
1990	744	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	745
1991	775	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	778
1992	786	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	791
1993	833	3	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	842
1994	473	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
1995	450	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1996	450	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1997	495	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1998	475	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
1999	471	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2000	525	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	-40	492
2001	488	4	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2002	432	5	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2003	432	5	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2004	437	6	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
2005	482	13	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2006	385	16	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2007	348	10	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2008	372	11	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2009	389	11	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2010	381	12	3	11	0	0	5	0	412
2011	409	5	5	10	0	0	8	0	437
2012	224	0	0	6	0	0	3	0	233
2013	233	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	240
2014	236	1	0	9	0	0	1	0	247
2015	230	1	0	19	0	0	2	0	252
2016	214	0	0	17	0	0	2	0	233
2017	201	0	0	27	1	0	3	0	232
2018	204	2	1	17	1	0	2	0	227
2019	209	0	1	19	0	0	2	0	231
2020	224	0	2	20	0	0	2	0	248
2021	247	0	2	27	0	0	2	0	278
2022	238	0	2	22	0	1	3	0	266
2023	238	0	0	23	0	1	4	0	266

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 Farley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	758	53.0	14.3	29.6
1989	752	55.5	13.5	27.4
1990	745	54.7	13.6	21.6
1991	778	56.7	13.7	19.9
1992	791	57.0	13.8	20.2
1993	842	55.2	15.3	21.5
1994	479	36.8	13.0	24.8
1995	453	29.9	15.2	24.5
1996	453	29.9	15.2	24.5
1997	499	31.4	15.9	20.2
1998	480	31.4	15.3	21
1999	478	31.4	15.2	37
2000	492	32.4	15.2	28.9
2001	497	34.6	14.4	34
2002	447	34.2	13.1	31.3
2003	447	34.2	13.1	31.3
2004	450	34.0	13.2	28.9
2005	500	36.0	13.9	31
2006	410	25.3	16.2	26.3
2007	365	27.3	13.4	27.4
2008	388	29.9	13.0	28.4
2009	408	29.0	14.1	30.1
2010	412	35.0	11.7	37.6
2011	437	29.0	15.0	38
2012	233	15.8	14.6	37.3
2013	240	15.1	15.8	34.6
2014	247	15.8	15.5	30
2015	252	18.0	14.0	27
2016	233	16.0	14.5	33
2017	232	14.4	16.0	33.2
2018	227	14.1	16.0	33.9
2019	231	14.1	16.3	35.5
2020	248	16.4	15.0	27.4
2021	278	22.0	12.6	32
2022	266	21.2	12.5	31.2
2023	266	19.6	13.5	33.5

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 Farley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	758	53.0	14.3	29.6
1989	752	55.5	13.5	27.4
1990	745	54.7	13.6	21.6
1991	778	56.7	13.7	19.9
1992	791	57.0	13.8	20.2
1993	842	55.2	15.3	21.5
1994	479	36.8	13.0	24.8
1995	453	29.9	15.2	24.5
1996	453	29.9	15.2	24.5
1997	499	31.4	15.9	20.2
1998	480	31.4	15.3	21
1999	478	31.4	15.2	37
2000	492	32.4	15.2	28.9
2001	497	34.6	14.4	34
2002	447	34.2	13.1	31.3
2003	447	34.2	13.1	31.3
2004	450	34.0	13.2	28.9
2005	500	36.0	13.9	31
2006	410	25.3	16.2	26.3
2007	365	27.3	13.4	27.4
2008	388	29.9	13.0	28.4
2009	408	29.0	14.1	30.1
2010	412	35.0	11.7	37.6
2011	437	29.0	15.0	38
2012	233	15.8	14.6	37.3
2013	240	15.1	15.8	34.6
2014	247	15.8	15.5	30
2015	252	18.0	14.0	27
2016	233	16.0	14.5	33
2017	232	14.4	16.0	33.2
2018	227	14.1	16.0	33.9
2019	231	14.1	16.3	35.5
2020	248	16.4	15.0	27.4
2021	278	22.0	12.6	32
2022	266	21.2	12.5	31.2
2023	266	19.6	13.5	33.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Farley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$687 (5.0%)	$12,934 (95.0%)	$13,620

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 256^th of 565 Elementary schools	34.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Farley Elementary School)	77.6	52.6	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	82	69.7	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farley Elementary School)	81.6	86.8	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	81.7	87	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Farley Elementary School)	96.3	68.6	27.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	82.5	76.8	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farley Elementary School)	96.3	80	16.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	86.7	85	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	231	266	15.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	19	23	21.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	209	238	13.9%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.5%	33.5%	2%

Schools Near Farley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Farley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 3rd Ave NE	Farley	52046	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 663-9458	266	20	13.5	33.5%	238 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	57.9	270^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.5%		58.5	256^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.7%	14	59.1	69.2	73.5	84.1	74.4	76.5	67.6	$13,620	$687	$12,934
Epworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Jacoby Drive E	Epworth	52045	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9469	388	29	13.5	19.6%	375 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	65.4	196^th of 557 public elementary schools	64.8%		82.4	62^nd of 565 public elementary schools	89.0%	134	66.7	83.6	61.2	77.2	87.3	91.2	64.7	$12,754	$728	$12,027
Dyersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	813 12th Ave SW	Dyersville	52040	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 663-9456	334	29	11.6	39.5%	294 (88.0%)	15 (4.5%)	14 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)								$14,615	$1,171	$13,446
Peosta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8522 Burds Rd	Peosta	52068	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9440	389	30	13.0	11.1%	363 (93.3%)	6 (1.5%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	74.7	112^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.9%		79.4	82^nd of 565 public elementary schools	85.5%	30	80.7	77.8	80.0	94.7	79.6	87.3	58.2	$13,035	$529	$12,507
Cascade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Harrison St SE	Cascade	52033	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 663-9443	282	21	13.1	28.0%	261 (92.6%)	3 (1.1%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	72.8	126^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.4%		75.8	112^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.2%	14	73.8	67.4	76.7	85.7	81.4	93.0	76.7	$13,393	$554	$12,840
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2007 Radford Road	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4500	535	34	15.6	31.2%	453 (84.7%)	27 (5.0%)	16 (3.0%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.7%)	80.2	71^st of 557 public elementary schools	87.3%		74.1	123^rd of 565 public elementary schools	78.2%	52	80.7	88.0	76.7	89.8	84.3	80.8	72.6	$13,512	$211	$13,300
Earlville Elementary School	Public	PK-K	213 Stow St	Earlville	52041	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 923-3225	98	5	19.9	25.5%	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)								$12,084	$824	$11,259
Johnston Elementary School	Public	1-2	131 Culver Road	Hopkinton	52237	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 926-2701	109	9	12.3	24.8%	106 (97.2%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,064	$273	$12,791
John Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Woodland	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3900	541	41	13.2	27.0%	456 (84.3%)	10 (1.8%)	26 (4.8%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	29 (5.4%)	71.7	145^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.0%		74.5	120^th of 565 public elementary schools	78.8%	25	69.2	84.4	76.1	75.8	88.9	80.4	71.7	$13,503	$730	$12,773
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3259 St Anne Dr	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3700	303	24	12.7	46.9%	200 (66.0%)	26 (8.6%)	25 (8.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.2%)	15 (5.0%)	35.9	411^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.2%		27.9	451^st of 565 public elementary schools	20.2%	40	46.5	69.0	67.5	53.5	62.1	70.0	67.5	$13,704	$406	$13,298

Frequently Asked Questions about Farley Elementary School

Is Farley Elementary School a good school?

Farley Elementary School ranks 270^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Farley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Farley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drexler Middle School
High : Western Dubuque High School

What district is Farley Elementary School in?

Western Dubuque Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Farley Elementary School?

Students at Farley Elementary School are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Farley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Farley Elementary School.

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