Farley Elementary School

405 3rd Ave NE
Farley, IA 52046

www.wdbqschools.org

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Farley Elementary School, located in Farley, Iowa, is a key institution within the Western Dubuque Community School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district, Farley Elementary benefits from shared educational resources and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition into the middle school level.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Farley, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern educational technology, Farley Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its commitment to a nurturing atmosphere and academic excellence makes it a central hub for childhood education in the region.

273

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
234 (85.7%)
Hispanic
34 (12.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	Western Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)663-9652
Website:	http://www.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41