FARMINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY

661 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Farmington Freshman Academy, located in Farmington, Arkansas, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to ninth-grade students within the Farmington School District. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic environment of the high school. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the requirements of high school graduation while fostering the personal and social maturity necessary for success in their upcoming upperclassman years.

The academy emphasizes a supportive environment that helps students acclimate to the "Farmington Cardinal" culture. Beyond core academics, the school provides a focused setting where teachers can closely monitor student progress, offer early interventions, and build strong relationships with students during this pivotal year. As part of the larger Farmington school system, the academy utilizes the district’s resources to ensure that students are academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to transition seamlessly into Farmington High School for their sophomore year.

661

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARMINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	522
Hispanic	62
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	46
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
522 (79.0 %)
Hispanic
62 (9.4 %)
Two or More
46 (7.0 %)
Black
18 (2.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)266-1800
Website:	http://farmcards.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 217

Grade 9 219