Farmdale Elementary

www.weaverusd.org/fes/

1,001 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Farmdale Elementary School is a public school located in Merced, California, serving students as part of the Weaver Union School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Farmdale aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in both their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Farmdale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic growth of its students. The school encourages active partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive. Through various school programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school works to create a welcoming culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and become responsible, lifelong learners.

1,001

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	709
Black	39
Asian	184
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
709 (70.8 %)
Asian
184 (18.4 %)
White
44 (4.4 %)
Black
39 (3.9 %)
Two or More
20 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Weaver Union
Phone:	(209)725-7170
Website:	http://www.weaverusd.org/fes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	783
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 184

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 180

Grade 5 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farmdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	184
Grade 1	161
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	154
Grade 4	180
Grade 5	178

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farmdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	507	50.6%
Male	494	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)