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Public elementary school · Farwell Area Schools · Farwell, Michigan

Farwell Elementary School

Farwell Elementary School rates 6.1, right at the middle of Farwell Area Schools's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.1this school

6.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Farwell Area Schools median is 6.1.

#1,744 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Farwell Area Schools: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.1

The brief

A Farwell Area Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,744 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 2 of 4 in Farwell Area Schools.

Farwell Elementary School is listed in Farwell Area Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math32%10 points below the Michigan average of 42%2022 EdFacts
Reading37%5 points below the Michigan average of 42%2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.5
50% of the rating
Academics
7.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48622; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Farwell Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$57,500
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
35
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
49
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
974/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Farwell Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.1
  2. Clare Primary School4.9 mi
    4.3Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Farwell Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Farwell Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Farwell Area Schools operates with a mission to educate students in a supportive environment alongside family and community, utilizing challenging experiences to ensure success 1. The district offers programs in math, science, fine arts, and athletics 1. The fine arts curriculum includes drama, art, choir, instrumental music, and wood shop 1. Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides hands-on workplace skills designed to facilitate a seamless transfer to the workforce 1. Regarding dual enrollment, Farwell High School (FHS) students participated in Winter 2024 dual enrollment courses 1. Statistics for that period show 37 students participated in 58 courses, earning a total of 187 credits with an overall dual enrollment GPA of 3.57 and zero failures 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.farwellschools.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Farwell Elementary School serve?

Farwell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Farwell Elementary School?

Farwell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Farwell Elementary School rank in MI?

Farwell Elementary School ranks #1,744 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Farwell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Farwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Farwell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Farwell Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Farwell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Farwell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Farwell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Farwell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farwell Elementary School?

84.4% of students at Farwell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
314
Student-teacher ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clare County
Phone
(989) 588-9916
Rank in district
#2 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$15,345
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48622)
5,970
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
49.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.