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#1742 of 3,192 schools in MI
Farwell Elementary School
Elementary School · Farwell Area Schools · Farwell, MI
A Farwell Area Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
399 EAST MICHIGAN ST, Farwell, MI 48622
- Math 32% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farwell Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Farwell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,500
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–9 | 3.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Clare Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 579 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Farwell Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farwell Elementary School is listed in Farwell Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farwell Elementary School
Farwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Farwell, MI, part of Farwell Area Schools, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,742 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Farwell Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farwell Elementary School
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 #1,742 of 3,192 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (989) 588-9916
- Area population (ZIP 48622)
- 5,970
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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
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