Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farmington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmington Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farmington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Elementary School's ranking?
Farmington Elementary School is ranked #1064 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Farmington Elementary School often compared to?
Farmington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shannon Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Farmington Elementary School?
545 students attend Farmington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Farmington Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmington Elementary School?
Farmington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farmington Elementary School offer ?
Farmington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington Elementary School part of?
Farmington Elementary School is part of Farmington Public School District.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
I love the school there are no bully's in it. The teachers are really nice and help kids with special needs. But the iPads, they should only let kids download apps at school or with their teacher's permission. Other than that I love the school!
1 3/25/2020
This school is bad. It has an ongoing bullying problem, including student shaming. No homework regulation, some classes have too much some have none and there is no accountability for late work. They have no concern for the environment in all my time at the school I have seen only two recycle bins. Poor use of budget as they don't put it into education. They give out iPad that the kids' game on all day, and then they ask us to download the same games so our kids can do it at home. The teachers are uninterested in the children beyond the classroom and are often quite rude to family. If you are a minority or special needs, the school is terrible and with the bullying problem it's even worse. This school is bad no matter what the stats say which I have a hard time believing.
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