Farmdale Elementary

www.weaverusd.org/fes/

919 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.

919

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	682
Black	31
Asian	149
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
682 (74.2%)
Asian
149 (16.2%)
White
41 (4.5%)
Black
31 (3.4%)
Two or More
14 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 165

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 164

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farmdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	165
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	155
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	149
Grade 5	164

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farmdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	468	50.9%
Male	451	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)