Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
How many students attend Farley Elementary School?
488 students attend Farley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Farley Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farley Elementary School?
Farley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farley Elementary School offer ?
Farley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farley Elementary School part of?
Farley Elementary School is part of Mccracken County School District.
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