Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Farley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farley Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Farley Elementary School?
338 students attend Farley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Farley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farley Elementary School?
Farley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farley Elementary School offer ?
Farley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farley Elementary School part of?
Farley is a great school. I should know, I am a 5th grader here (2017). The teachers are amazing, even though some teachers are strict, they are just trying to teach and keep us safe. I love my teachers. Ms. Hill my robotics and green power teacher. Mrs. Johnson my math teacher. Mrs. Potter my science teacher. Mrs. Carnes my ELA and homeroom teacher. Tina Robinson my reading teacher. I am thankful that all my teachers are amazing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rheanna O'Barr
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