Needs Improvement
#8010 of 8,547 schools in TX
Farine EL
Elementary School · IRVING ISD
615 METKER RD, Irving, TX 75062
Enrollment
883
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
883
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Irving
#36 of 52
public schools
Texas elementary schools
#4,222 of 4,678
In district
#20 of 36
IRVING ISD
About Farine EL
Farine Elementary serves 883 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Irving, Texas. This regular public school maintains a reasonable class size environment with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 and 58 full-time equivalent teachers supporting the student body. The school receives a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #5329 out of 8598 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 38th percentile among Texas schools.
While working with room for academic growth, Farine Elementary continues to focus on student development across all grade levels. Located at 615 Metker Road, the school serves families in the 75062 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $68,692 and median home value reaches $234,600. The surrounding community of over 52,000 residents includes 33% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 7.3%.
As an elementary school in Irving's large city setting within Dallas County, Farine Elementary provides educational services to a substantial student population while maintaining manageable classroom sizes. The school operates within a stable middle-class community that values educational opportunity and family development.
Score Breakdown
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Farine EL — Students at Farine EL score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.4/10.
How Farine EL Compares
See how Farine EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 55% (2019) to 19% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 44% (2019) to 31% (2021).
Location
615 METKER RD, Irving, TX 75062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Farine EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. REDEEMER MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE SLOAN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEE EL (rated 3.7/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Irving, see our Irving schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE SLOAN SCHOOL Irving | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| UNIVERSAL ACADEMY Irving | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| MACARTHUR H S Irving | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| REDEEMER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Irving | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| BRANDENBURG EL Irving | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE Irving | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| LEE EL Irving | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| WESLEYAN ACADEME Irving | 1.0 mi | — |
| KEYES EL Irving | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| IRVING H S Irving | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| LIVELY EL Irving | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL Irving | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY Irving | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| PIERCE EARLY CHILDHOOD Irving | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| BARBARA CARDWELL CAREER PREPARATORY CENTER Irving | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE Irving | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| CROCKETT MIDDLE Irving | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| AUSTIN MIDDLE Irving | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| NORTH LAKE EARLY COLLEGE H S Irving | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| RADIANT STEM ACADEMY Irving | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,792
Median Home Value
$254,500
Median Rent
$1,419/mo
Population
52,756
College Educated
35.4%
Homeownership
44.1%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
31
Community Profile
The community surrounding Farine EL has a median household income of $70,792. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $254,500, with a median rent of $1,419/month. The local poverty rate of 8.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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|---|---|
| ALFRED SORENSEN EL San Juan, TX | 3.8 |
| BARBARA FASKEN EL Laredo, TX | 3.8 |
| BEBENSEE EL Arlington, TX | 3.8 |
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| BURNS EL Brownsville, TX | 3.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Farine EL
What grades does Farine EL serve?
Farine EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Farine EL?
Farine EL has an enrollment of approximately 883 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farine EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Farine EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farine EL rank in TX?
Farine EL is ranked #8010 out of 8,547 schools in TX.
What is Farine EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Farine EL has a composite rating of 3.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farine EL?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Farine EL has 37.0% math proficiency and 37.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Farine EL a charter school?
No, Farine EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farine EL a Title I school?
No, Farine EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farine EL?
77.6% of students at Farine EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,478/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Irving). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 883
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 600-7900
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
IRVING ISD- District Enrollment
- 31,485
- Schools in District
- 38
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,187
- District Rank
- #20 of 36
Other Schools in This District
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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