- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Farwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530492000746
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492000746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Farwell Elementary School grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 530492000746 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 16.8:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mead Senior High School (1,827 students)
Farwell Elementary School grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Farwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mead Senior Hi
Mead Senior High School
1,827 students
- Mt Spokane Hig
Mt Spokane High School
1,482 students
- Mountainside M
Mountainside Middle School
824 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
796 students
- Mead Learning
Mead Learning Options
790 students
- This school 471
Farwell Elementary School
471 students
What this shows Farwell Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell Elementary School compares
Farwell Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Farwell Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mead School District reports $15,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Spokane High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mead Learning Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell Elementary School
How many students attend Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 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?
35.3% of students at Farwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farwell Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell Elementary School?
Farwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Mead School District?
Besides Farwell Elementary School, Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students), Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), and Mountainside Middle School (824 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.