Serving 883 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farine Elementary School's student population of 883 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farine Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farine Elementary School's ranking?
Farine Elementary School is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Farine Elementary School often compared to?
Farine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Universal Academy, Universal Academy - Coppell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Farine Elementary School?
883 students attend Farine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Farine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farine Elementary School?
Farine Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farine Elementary School offer ?
Farine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farine Elementary School part of?
Farine Elementary School is part of Irving Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Farine Elementary School located?
Farine Elementary School is located in the Cardinal Family Village neighborhood of Irving, TX.
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