Farwell Elementary School

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Farwell Elementary School is a public school located in the Mead School District in Spokane, Washington. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and academic development. Situated in a suburban setting on the north side of Spokane, Farwell benefits from being part of a well-regarded district that prioritizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth of its students.

The school is characterized by a supportive learning environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school. Parents and staff frequently highlight the school's inclusive culture and the dedication of its faculty to fostering student success. As part of the Mead School District, Farwell Elementary utilizes modern instructional resources and collaborative teaching strategies to ensure that students meet state benchmarks while participating in a diverse range of extracurricular activities that help build well-rounded individuals.

473

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	38
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	7

White
374 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (8.0 %)
Two or More
35 (7.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Mead School District
Phone:	(509)465-6500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 59

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 88