Farwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 473 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Mead School District, which is ranked 42 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Farwell Elementary consistently performs above the state average in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math assessments, with proficiency rates of 59.14% in ELA and 57.19% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. However, the school's special education students have struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 50% of Washington elementary schools in this subgroup. Additionally, Farwell has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, from 25% in 2020-2021 to 43.34% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income families.
While Farwell Elementary's overall performance is strong, there are some notable challenges. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 151 out of 1,056 schools in 2016-2017 to 321 out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024, indicating that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, there are achievement gaps between White students and students of color, with White students ranking 430 out of 1,009 Washington elementary schools, while students of two or more races ranked 100 out of 212 schools. Compared to nearby schools, Farwell generally outperforms its peers, but some schools, such as Skyline Elementary and Midway Elementary, have outperformed Farwell in certain grade levels and subject areas.
Farwell Elementary School ranks 321st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Farwell Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Northwood Middle SchoolHigh : Mead Senior High School
Students at Farwell Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.
Mead School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Farwell Elementary School.