Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Farrellemmett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Farrell-Emmett Elementary School serves the southern part of Emmett, MI, covering an area of approximately 50.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Farrellemmett Elementary School's ranking?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are John F Farrellemmett Elementary School often compared to?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avoca Elementary School, Michigamme Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
211 students attend John F Farrellemmett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of John F Farrellemmett Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does John F Farrellemmett Elementary School offer ?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Farrellemmett Elementary School part of?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is part of Yale School District.
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