Is Farwell Elementary a good school?

Farwell Elementary ranks 742 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Farwell Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Farwell Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Farwell Elementary?

Students at Farwell Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 45% White.

What schools do graduates of Farwell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Farwell Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Farwell J H High : Farwell High School

Farwell Elementary

Summary:

Farwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Farwell, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 283 students. The school is part of the Farwell Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 88 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farwell Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores, with its 5th-grade students scoring 76.32% proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student population (around 52-62%) and a White student population (around 37-47%), is notable compared to the nearby Dillman Elementary and Bovina Elementary, which have much higher Hispanic student populations (around 88% and 92.5%, respectively). Farwell Elementary has consistently strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The increase in per-student spending at Farwell Elementary, from $9,054 in 2018-2019 to $10,632 in 2020-2021, is higher than the nearby Bovina Elementary ($11,899 in 2020-2021) and Dillman Elementary ($12,435 in 2020-2021), suggesting that Farwell Elementary may have more resources available to support its students. This, combined with the school's consistent high performance and equitable outcomes for its diverse student population, makes Farwell Elementary a standout elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

601 Ave G
Farwell, TX 79325-0235

(806) 481-9131

District: Farwell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
742^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,632

Students who attend Farwell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Farwell J H
High:	Farwell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.7%

White:

45.3%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Farwell Elementary ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.7%), White (45.3%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Farwell Elementary employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farwell Elementary is $10,632.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Farwell Elementary 742^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Farwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Farwell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Farwell Independent School District (Isd) 88^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Farwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	87.67	57^th	3465	98.4%
2005	82.19	333^rd	3475	90.4%
2006	66.61	1198^th	3476	65.5%
2007	69.62	1093^rd	3724	70.6%
2008	63.36	1452^nd	3768	61.5%
2009	63.36	1524^th	3884	60.8%
2010	58.48	1861^st	3937	52.7%
2011	47.39	2568^th	4095	37.3%
2012	31.38	3355^th	4206	20.2%
2013	47.82	2409^th	4221	42.9%
2014	60.80	1714^th	4260	59.8%
2015	65.72	1481^st	4320	65.7%
2016	43.50	2628^th	4286	38.7%
2017	43.87	2298^th	4329	46.9%
2018	44.82	2250^th	4359	48.4%
2019	54.62	1783^rd	4479	60.2%
2021	91.22	353^rd	4578	92.3%
2022	92.22	274^th	4581	94.0%
2023	77.36	865^th	4647	81.4%
2024	80.27	742^nd	4675	84.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.44	2579^th	3226	20.1%
2019	38.50	2192^nd	3333	34.2%
2021	94.81	84^th	3446	97.6%
2022	84.93	241^st	3487	93.1%
2023	66.71	838^th	3556	76.4%
2024	63.03	1017^th	3638	72.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.71	2746^th	3799	27.7%
2023	57.87	1200^th	4086	70.6%
2024	49.72	1911^th	4261	55.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.17	2758^th	4264	35.3%
2019	52.08	1905^th	4309	55.8%
2021	88.86	178^th	4451	96.0%
2022	92.59	115^th	4477	97.4%
2023	69.35	948^th	4521	79.0%
2024	73.46	746^th	4560	83.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.70	2318^th	4306	46.2%
2019	51.20	1979^th	4348	54.5%
2021	82.29	622^nd	4499	86.2%
2022	87.62	379^th	4561	91.7%
2023	75.30	875^th	4588	80.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	52.91	1909^th	3184	40.0%
2021	54.21	1615^th	3006	46.3%
2022	79.23	17^th	2958	99.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.82	2963^rd	4240	30.1%
2019	41.98	2532^nd	4295	41.0%
2021	84.94	265^th	4331	93.9%
2022	86.01	279^th	4461	93.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.50	2281^st	4319	47.2%
2019	56.23	1644^th	4357	62.3%
2021	95.72	146^th	4498	96.8%
2022	91.78	260^th	4563	94.3%
2023	75.05	922^nd	4585	79.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.48	3340^th	4168	19.9%
2019	33.74	3036^th	4188	27.5%
2021	85.51	344^th	4329	92.1%
2022	80.02	524^th	4376	88.0%
2023	53.55	1844^th	4401	58.1%
2024	69.28	978^th	4431	77.9%

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Rank History for White students at Farwell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.36	1514^th	3127	51.6%
2019	60.01	1156^th	3142	63.2%
2021	87.35	174^th	3082	94.4%
2022	90.59	84^th	3082	97.3%
2023	81.60	368^th	3106	88.2%
2024	75.36	556^th	3078	81.9%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Farwell Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	158	2	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	254
1990	148	2	0	106	0	n/a	n/a	256
1991	157	2	0	103	0	n/a	n/a	262
1992	165	1	0	98	0	n/a	n/a	264
1993	171	4	0	98	0	n/a	n/a	273
1994	179	2	0	114	0	n/a	n/a	295
1995	147	0	0	108	0	n/a	n/a	255
1996	147	0	0	108	0	n/a	n/a	255
1997	146	0	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	262
1998	156	0	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	272
1999	164	1	0	125	0	n/a	n/a	290
2000	144	1	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	238
2001	136	1	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	219
2002	117	0	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	216
2003	117	0	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	216
2004	123	0	0	111	0	n/a	n/a	234
2005	122	1	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	239
2006	121	1	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	248
2007	126	0	0	136	0	n/a	n/a	262
2008	117	0	0	144	0	n/a	n/a	261
2009	116	1	0	150	0	n/a	n/a	267
2010	117	3	0	156	0	n/a	n/a	276
2011	134	3	0	160	0	0	1	298
2012	144	2	0	155	0	0	2	303
2013	147	2	0	149	0	0	1	299
2014	139	1	0	132	1	0	2	275
2015	130	2	0	135	0	0	2	269
2016	125	1	0	138	0	0	2	266
2017	123	1	0	144	0	0	0	268
2018	119	1	0	147	0	0	0	267
2019	122	1	0	144	0	0	1	268
2020	106	1	0	138	0	0	2	247
2021	92	0	0	153	0	0	0	245
2022	126	0	1	151	0	0	3	281
2023	132	0	1	148	0	0	2	283
2024	130	0	1	154	0	0	2	287

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 Farwell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	256	16.0	16.0	n/a
1991	262	15.7	16.6	n/a
1992	264	16.5	16.0	40.9
1993	273	19.0	14.4	58.6
1994	295	19.1	15.4	46.1
1995	255	18.5	13.8	47.5
1996	255	18.5	13.8	47.5
1997	262	18.5	14.2	45
1998	272	18.0	15.1	47.4
1999	290	17.5	16.6	60.3
2000	238	18.0	13.2	62.2
2001	219	18.0	12.2	58.4
2002	216	15.1	14.3	56
2003	216	15.1	14.3	56
2004	234	15.6	15.0	55.6
2005	239	16.1	14.8	63.2
2006	248	16.8	14.8	67.3
2007	262	19.4	13.5	68.3
2008	261	21.1	12.4	68.6
2009	267	21.3	12.5	69.3
2010	276	20.8	13.2	67.8
2011	298	20.5	14.4	69.8
2012	303	21.1	14.3	66
2013	299	22.4	13.3	61.9
2014	275	23.3	11.7	62.2
2015	269	20.0	13.4	63.6
2016	266	20.0	13.3	61.7
2017	268	20.0	13.4	62.3
2018	267	21.9	12.1	64
2019	268	22.4	11.9	62.3
2020	247	21.4	11.5	65.6
2021	245	22.7	10.7	63.7
2022	281	23.8	11.7	55.2
2023	283	24.7	11.4	55.8
2024	287	24.4	11.7	62.4

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 Farwell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	256	16.0	16.0	n/a
1991	262	15.7	16.6	n/a
1992	264	16.5	16.0	40.9
1993	273	19.0	14.4	58.6
1994	295	19.1	15.4	46.1
1995	255	18.5	13.8	47.5
1996	255	18.5	13.8	47.5
1997	262	18.5	14.2	45
1998	272	18.0	15.1	47.4
1999	290	17.5	16.6	60.3
2000	238	18.0	13.2	62.2
2001	219	18.0	12.2	58.4
2002	216	15.1	14.3	56
2003	216	15.1	14.3	56
2004	234	15.6	15.0	55.6
2005	239	16.1	14.8	63.2
2006	248	16.8	14.8	67.3
2007	262	19.4	13.5	68.3
2008	261	21.1	12.4	68.6
2009	267	21.3	12.5	69.3
2010	276	20.8	13.2	67.8
2011	298	20.5	14.4	69.8
2012	303	21.1	14.3	66
2013	299	22.4	13.3	61.9
2014	275	23.3	11.7	62.2
2015	269	20.0	13.4	63.6
2016	266	20.0	13.3	61.7
2017	268	20.0	13.4	62.3
2018	267	21.9	12.1	64
2019	268	22.4	11.9	62.3
2020	247	21.4	11.5	65.6
2021	245	22.7	10.7	63.7
2022	281	23.8	11.7	55.2
2023	283	24.7	11.4	55.8
2024	287	24.4	11.7	62.4

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 Farwell Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,166 (12.9%)	$7,888 (87.1%)	$9,054
2020	$1,321 (12.8%)	$8,970 (87.2%)	$10,292
2021	$1,387 (13.0%)	$9,245 (87.0%)	$10,632

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farwell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1783^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 865^th of 4647 Elementary schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Farwell Elementary)	33	67	34%
3rd Grade Reading (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	33	67	34%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farwell Elementary)	51	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	51	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Farwell Elementary)	54	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	54	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farwell Elementary)	59	80	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	59	80	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Farwell Elementary)	42	56	14%
5th Grade Reading (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	42	56	14%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Farwell Elementary)	67	72	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	67	72	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Farwell Elementary)	54	42	12%
5th Grade Science (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))	54	42	12%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	268	283	5.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	144	148	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	132	8.2%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.3%	55.8%	6.5%

Schools Near Farwell Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Farwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Ave G	Farwell	79325	Parmer County	Farwell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 481-9131	287	24	11.7	62.4%	130 (45.3%)	0 (0.0%)	154 (53.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	80.3	742^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	84.1%		77.4	865^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.4%	123	61.1	65.9	76.3	61.1	63.4	79.0	18.4	$10,632	$1,387	$9,245
Bovina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Halsell St	Bovina	79009	Parmer County	Bovina Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 251-1316	214	18	11.9	88.8%	13 (6.1%)	1 (0.5%)	196 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	19.6	4063^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	13.1%		27	3569^th of 4647 public elementary schools	23.2%	494	20.8	18.8	58.1	25.0	9.4	29.0	6.5	$11,899	$2,277	$9,622
Dillman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	510 W 18th	Muleshoe	79347	Bailey County	Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 272-7383	391	27	14.2	91.6%	47 (12.0%)	1 (0.3%)	339 (86.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)								$12,435	$2,062	$10,373

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Student/Teacher Ratio Farwell Elementary

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Schools Near Farwell Elementary