FARWELL EL

www.farwellschools.org

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Farwell Elementary School, located at 601 Avenue G in Farwell, Texas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Farwell Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student character development, and active community engagement. By maintaining a focus on small-town values, the institution strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its adherence to the standards and resources provided through the Farwell ISD framework. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school calendars, academic programs, and administrative news through their official website at [http://www.farwellschools.org](http://www.farwellschools.org). Through this digital portal, the school maintains transparency and open communication, ensuring that parents are well-informed partners in their children's educational journey.

279

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	150
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
150 (53.8%)
White
126 (45.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FARWELL ISD
Phone:	(806)481-9131
Website:	http://www.farwellschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 18

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 43