Farmington Elementary School serves 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Farmington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Farmington Elementary School's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Farmington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Farmington Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2405 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
83%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
12%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Elementary School's ranking?
Farmington Elementary School is ranked #2405 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Farmington Elementary School?
107 students attend Farmington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Farmington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington Elementary School?
Farmington Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Farmington Elementary School offer ?
Farmington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Farmington Elementary School part of?
Farmington Elementary School is part of Escalon Unified School District.
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