Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Farley Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farley Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
57%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farley Elementary School's ranking?
Farley Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Farley Elementary School often compared to?
Farley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Cove Elementary School, Rainbow Elementary School, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Farley Elementary School?
338 students attend Farley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Farley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farley Elementary School?
Farley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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 Huntsville City School District.
School Reviews
5 12/26/2017
Farley is a great school. I should know, I am a 5th grader here (2017). The teachers are amazing, even though some teachers are strict, they are just trying to teach and keep us safe. I love my teachers. Ms. Hill my robotics and green power teacher. Mrs. Johnson my math teacher. Mrs. Potter my science teacher. Mrs. Carnes my ELA and homeroom teacher. Tina Robinson my reading teacher. I am thankful that all my teachers are amazing.
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