FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Farwell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Farwell Area Schools school district, located in FARWELL, MI with about 348 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Farwell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Farwell Elementary School is located in Farwell, Michigan, and serves as a primary educational institution within the Farwell Area Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for its students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their later academic years. By fostering a supportive community atmosphere, the school aims to create a safe and engaging space where students can explore core subjects, including literacy, mathematics, and science, while building essential life skills.

As part of the broader Farwell school district, the elementary school works to align its curriculum with state standards while incorporating local values and community involvement. The school’s digital presence, hosted through the district’s website, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and announcements regarding student activities. Through its efforts to maintain clear communication and high educational expectations, Farwell Elementary strives to cultivate a positive experience that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Farwell Elementary School at (989) 588-9916 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

268 EAST OHIO ST
FARWELL, MI 48622-9337
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FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FARWELL, MI with about 348 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
348
Teachers:
20.26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 348 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.