Farrell Elementary

Summary:

Farrell Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving 565 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Arlington Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farrell Elementary's student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 47.62% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide and 37.83% in the Arlington ISD. The school's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2009 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3021 out of 4578 in 2020-2021. Farrell has a high percentage of students (over 75%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools like Remynse Elementary, Starrett Elementary, and West Elementary, which serve similar demographic profiles, generally outperform Farrell on STAAR tests. However, Farrell's performance with English Language Learners is relatively strong, suggesting the school may be effectively supporting this student subgroup, which could provide valuable insights for improving other areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3410 Paladium Dr
       Grand Prairie, TX  75052-8026


(682) 867-0300

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2435th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,716 Help


Students who attend Farrell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Barnett J H
High:    Bowie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.9%
Hispanic:
32.6%
Asian:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Farrell Elementary ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Farrell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.9%), Hispanic (32.6%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farrell Elementary is 15.5. 36 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farrell Elementary is $9,716. 35 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Farrell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.84 3060th 3465 11.7%
2005 40.24 2469th 3475 28.9%
2006 48.22 2131st 3476 38.7%
2007 43.33 2530th 3724 32.1%
2008 47.84 2302nd 3768 38.9%
2009 66.53 1332nd 3884 65.7%
2010 59.88 1770th 3937 55.0%
2011 57.40 1971st 4095 51.9%
2012 66.14 1352nd 4206 67.9%
2013 56.33 1937th 4221 54.1%
2014 47.16 2509th 4260 41.1%
2015 47.92 2438th 4320 43.6%
2016 41.54 2746th 4286 35.9%
2017 43.50 2311th 4329 46.6%
2018 46.54 2161st 4359 50.4%
2019 50.51 2009th 4479 55.1%
2021 32.24 3021st 4578 34.0%
2022 47.91 2272nd 4581 50.4%
2023 43.45 2572nd 4647 44.7%
2024 45.82 2435th 4675 47.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.59 1015th 1046 3.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.27 1322nd 3226 59.0%
2019 72.68 535th 3333 83.9%
2021 68.58 674th 3446 80.4%
2022 81.02 340th 3487 90.2%
2023 66.30 855th 3556 76.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.51 1735th 3558 51.2%
2019 43.83 1810th 3684 50.9%
2021 57.79 1043rd 3799 72.5%
2022 62.93 944th 3952 76.1%
2023 47.37 1798th 4086 56.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 1667th 4264 60.9%
2019 58.20 1490th 4309 65.4%
2021 43.87 2472nd 4451 44.5%
2022 52.39 1996th 4477 55.4%
2023 46.70 2406th 4521 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.83 2309th 4306 46.4%
2019 52.05 1940th 4348 55.4%
2021 35.53 2837th 4499 36.9%
2022 47.01 2330th 4561 48.9%
2023 46.97 2355th 4588 48.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.96 2139th 3106 31.1%
2019 57.87 1628th 3184 48.9%
2021 24.10 2502nd 3006 16.8%
2022 63.45 1213th 2958 59.0%
2023 45.38 2106th 2980 29.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.13 2880th 4240 32.1%
2019 61.28 1255th 4295 70.8%
2021 57.48 1356th 4331 68.7%
2022 73.29 689th 4461 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.19 2093rd 4319 51.5%
2019 48.37 2106th 4357 51.7%
2021 30.71 3134th 4498 30.3%
2022 48.77 2248th 4563 50.7%
2023 41.58 2663rd 4585 41.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 698th 1005 30.5%
2019 50.55 558th 1009 44.7%
2021 39.04 648th 967 33.0%
2022 59.26 426th 957 55.5%
2023 51.51 578th 1015 43.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.63 1348th 2483 45.7%
2019 57.02 873rd 2515 65.3%
2021 37.54 1522nd 2444 37.7%
2022 43.97 1308th 2421 46.0%
2023 45.77 1210th 2443 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.83 1710th 4168 59.0%
2019 54.46 1703rd 4188 59.3%
2021 33.00 3045th 4329 29.7%
2022 49.76 2106th 4376 51.9%
2023 39.50 2792nd 4401 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Farrell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.36 1688th 3127 46.0%
2019 34.47 2276th 3142 27.6%
2021 41.93 1862nd 3082 39.6%
2022 50.02 1589th 3082 48.4%
2023 64.56 1027th 3106 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Open Quote I love this school my daughter has been going there for two years and i can't complain ! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Farrell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 262 79 28 47 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 242 88 26 53 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 273 120 40 64 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 250 141 44 88 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 280 158 47 114 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 280 158 47 114 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 304 198 57 121 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1998 274 218 59 138 4 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 253 249 68 131 5 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 251 263 82 127 7 n/a n/a 0 730
2001 238 334 96 170 4 n/a n/a 0 842
2002 188 372 133 240 3 n/a n/a 0 936
2003 188 372 133 240 3 n/a n/a 0 936
2004 156 414 132 322 6 n/a n/a 0 1030
2005 107 273 140 190 6 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 88 297 154 223 5 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 81 278 166 242 7 n/a n/a 0 774
2008 76 310 158 243 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 74 333 167 241 4 n/a n/a 0 819
2010 74 354 177 254 4 n/a n/a 0 863
2011 71 341 172 267 7 0 24 0 882
2012 67 320 167 240 5 0 21 0 820
2013 73 319 158 233 4 0 22 0 809
2014 61 320 143 225 2 0 20 0 771
2015 55 308 136 236 1 1 26 0 763
2016 48 283 126 254 3 2 27 0 743
2017 49 253 117 219 1 1 22 0 662
2018 43 238 126 217 3 2 22 0 651
2019 50 223 123 212 1 2 19 0 630
2020 41 228 108 195 0 1 20 0 593
2021 39 236 90 185 0 1 19 0 570
2022 47 245 88 194 1 1 15 0 591
2023 36 248 81 184 1 0 15 0 565

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 Farrell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 416 27.5 15.1 n/a
1992 410 28.1 14.5 10.7
1993 497 27.0 18.4 20.3
1994 525 31.7 16.6 17.7
1995 601 37.8 15.9 20.5
1996 601 37.8 15.9 20.5
1997 681 40.4 16.9 22.6
1998 693 41.3 16.8 21.2
1999 706 39.9 17.7 34.1
2000 730 42.3 17.3 38.4
2001 842 51.4 16.4 40.6
2002 936 55.5 16.9 43.6
2003 936 55.5 16.9 43.6
2004 1030 57.4 17.9 47.2
2005 716 44.5 16.1 42.9
2006 767 45.5 16.9 55.5
2007 774 44.7 17.3 57.4
2008 792 44.6 17.8 51
2009 819 46.4 17.6 54.7
2010 863 46.5 18.5 61.6
2011 882 45.5 19.3 60.8
2012 820 44.7 18.3 64
2013 809 44.2 18.2 66.6
2014 771 44.5 17.3 65.8
2015 763 46.0 16.5 70.8
2016 743 43.0 17.2 68.1
2017 662 41.3 16.0 67.2
2018 651 39.8 16.3 64.2
2019 630 40.9 15.3 76.2
2020 593 38.8 15.2 84.8
2021 570 39.6 14.3 75.8
2022 591 37.8 15.6 77.8
2023 565 36.4 15.5 76.1

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 Farrell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 416 27.5 15.1 n/a
1992 410 28.1 14.5 10.7
1993 497 27.0 18.4 20.3
1994 525 31.7 16.6 17.7
1995 601 37.8 15.9 20.5
1996 601 37.8 15.9 20.5
1997 681 40.4 16.9 22.6
1998 693 41.3 16.8 21.2
1999 706 39.9 17.7 34.1
2000 730 42.3 17.3 38.4
2001 842 51.4 16.4 40.6
2002 936 55.5 16.9 43.6
2003 936 55.5 16.9 43.6
2004 1030 57.4 17.9 47.2
2005 716 44.5 16.1 42.9
2006 767 45.5 16.9 55.5
2007 774 44.7 17.3 57.4
2008 792 44.6 17.8 51
2009 819 46.4 17.6 54.7
2010 863 46.5 18.5 61.6
2011 882 45.5 19.3 60.8
2012 820 44.7 18.3 64
2013 809 44.2 18.2 66.6
2014 771 44.5 17.3 65.8
2015 763 46.0 16.5 70.8
2016 743 43.0 17.2 68.1
2017 662 41.3 16.0 67.2
2018 651 39.8 16.3 64.2
2019 630 40.9 15.3 76.2
2020 593 38.8 15.2 84.8
2021 570 39.6 14.3 75.8
2022 591 37.8 15.6 77.8
2023 565 36.4 15.5 76.1

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 Farrell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (10.2%) $7,995 (89.8%) $8,902
2020 $954 (10.2%) $8,390 (89.8%) $9,343
2021 $808 (8.3%) $8,907 (91.7%) $9,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Farrell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2009th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2572nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Farrell Elementary)3341
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farrell Elementary)3632
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Farrell Elementary)3524
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farrell Elementary)4650
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Farrell Elementary)5747
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Farrell Elementary)6341
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Farrell Elementary)4936
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Farrell Elementary)3851
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Farrell Elementary)5249
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630565
 10.3%
African American223248
 11.2%
American Indian11
Asian12381
 34.1%
Hispanic212184
 13.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White5036
 28%
Two or More Races1915
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%76.1%
 0.1%


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Students at Farrell Elementary are 44% African American, 33% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Farrell Elementary.

Students who attend Farrell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barnett J H
High : Bowie High School

Farrell Elementary ranks 2435th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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