- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farwell, MI
Farwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261410005057
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Farwell · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farwell, MI.
School address
District: Farwell Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261410005057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Farwell Elementary School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261410005057 · Farwell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16.8:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Farwell High School (344 students)
Farwell Elementary School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Farwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farwell High S
Farwell High School
344 students
- This school
Farwell Elementary School
336 students
- Farwell Middle
Farwell Middle School
281 students
- Farwell Timber 39
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
39 students
What this shows Farwell Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell Elementary School compares
Farwell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Farwell Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farwell Area Schools reports $15,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farwell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farwell Timberland Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Farwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Farwell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell Elementary School
How many students attend Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farwell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farwell Elementary School?
73.6% of students at Farwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farwell Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Farwell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farwell Elementary School rank among public schools in Farwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farwell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Farwell Area Schools?
Besides Farwell Elementary School, Farwell Area Schools also operates Farwell High School (344 students), Farwell Middle School (281 students), and Farwell Timberland Alternative High School (39 students). See the Farwell Area Schools district page for the complete list.