Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Farrell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Farrell Elementary serves the southeastern area of Grand Prairie, TX, covering approximately 1.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farrell Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farrell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrell Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4127 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrell Elementary School's ranking?
Farrell Elementary School is ranked #4127 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Farrell Elementary School?
591 students attend Farrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Farrell Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farrell Elementary School?
Farrell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farrell Elementary School offer ?
Farrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Farrell Elementary School part of?
Farrell Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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