Enrollment
336
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farwell Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farwell Elementary School
Farwell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Farwell, Michigan, enrolling 336 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 494 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Farwell's public schools, it stands alongside Farwell Timberland Alternative High School (39 students): Farwell Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Farwell Area Schools also operates Farwell High School (344 students) and Farwell Middle School (281 students) alongside Farwell Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farwell Elementary School compares
Farwell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farwell Area Schools, which includes Farwell Elementary School.
$13,980
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 34.6%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Farwell on the city page.
Is Farwell Elementary School a good school?
Farwell Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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