Farmington Elementary

Summary:

Farmington Elementary is a public elementary school in Farmington, Minnesota, serving 565 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Farmington Public School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Farmington Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (70.97%) compared to nearby schools like North Trail Elementary (59.78%), Akin Road Elementary (69.02%), and Meadowview Elementary (66.03%), its academic performance is generally lower than state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, Farmington Elementary's proficiency rates in Math (47.93%), Reading (48.16%), and Science (37.36%) were all below the state and district averages. The school also ranks in the bottom quarter of Minnesota elementary schools for white students and the bottom half for students with low socioeconomic status, though it ranks very highly (top 5%) for English Language Learner students.

Farmington Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 91 out of 853 Minnesota elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 512 out of 881 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This concerning trend suggests the school may be struggling to maintain its academic standards, especially when compared to other nearby schools in the Farmington Public School District that outperform Farmington Elementary on MCA-III test scores. However, the school's strong performance for English Language Learners indicates it has the potential to improve outcomes for other student subgroups with targeted interventions and support programs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Maple St
       Farmington, MN  55024-1565


(651) 463-9000

District: Farmington Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,470 Help


Students who attend Farmington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robert Boeckman Middle School
High:    Farmington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Farmington Elementary ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Farmington Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary is 14.9. 2 elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farmington Elementary is $10,470, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farmington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington Elementary 512th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Farmington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Farmington Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington Public School District 267th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farmington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.49 40th 674 94.1%
2004 84.57 44th 676 93.5%
2005 73.21 151st 685 78.0%
2006 61.21 319th 756 57.8%
2007 65.33 265th 777 65.9%
2008 64.80 283rd 781 63.8%
2009 61.86 178th 434 59.0%
2010 56.16 440th 803 45.2%
2011 69.07 240th 814 70.5%
2012 67.82 269th 820 67.2%
2013 81.08 98th 824 88.1%
2014 73.78 188th 826 77.2%
2015 76.20 168th 840 80.0%
2016 81.56 96th 848 88.7%
2017 82.41 91st 853 89.3%
2018 74.11 203rd 847 76.0%
2019 68.31 286th 870 67.1%
2021 38.25 613th 869 29.5%
2022 38.46 600th 858 30.1%
2023 39.80 578th 845 31.6%
2024 48.21 512th 881 41.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.79 11th 256 95.7%
2024 83.73 19th 303 93.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.65 12th 463 97.4%
2019 74.68 86th 515 83.3%
2021 39.49 278th 417 33.3%
2022 57.84 189th 500 62.2%
2023 36.20 355th 524 32.3%
2024 55.68 218th 572 61.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.44 96th 728 86.8%
2019 69.58 191st 740 74.2%
2021 53.61 323rd 683 52.7%
2022 54.62 308th 663 53.5%
2023 40.69 489th 774 36.8%
2024 44.16 476th 793 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.02 281st 774 63.7%
2019 61.60 339th 787 56.9%
2021 27.10 618th 783 21.1%
2022 33.27 581st 799 27.3%
2023 33.07 575th 787 26.9%
2024 39.68 538th 809 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.57 126th 779 83.8%
2019 70.26 228th 798 71.4%
2021 46.19 498th 784 36.5%
2022 41.85 548th 808 32.2%
2023 42.58 518th 799 35.2%
2024 53.70 419th 826 49.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.63 176th 214 17.8%
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Rank History for White students at Farmington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.32 266th 712 62.6%
2019 47.48 412th 722 42.9%
2021 16.13 665th 710 6.3%
2022 23.04 632nd 725 12.8%
2023 22.05 624th 712 12.4%
2024 23.33 625th 730 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Farmington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1075 7 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
1989 687 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1990 722 0 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1991 707 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1992 772 6 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 790
1993 729 5 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 744
1994 743 4 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 696 2 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 696 2 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 710
1997 720 1 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 734
1998 726 5 3 7 3 n/a n/a 13 757
1999 722 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 717 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 748 8 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2002 763 11 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 794
2003 763 11 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 794
2004 756 13 11 21 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2005 758 16 12 30 1 n/a n/a 0 817
2006 752 18 18 42 4 n/a n/a 0 834
2007 737 24 23 51 4 n/a n/a 0 839
2008 741 27 30 45 4 n/a n/a 0 847
2009 765 25 34 41 9 n/a n/a 0 874
2010 537 27 20 28 5 n/a n/a 0 617
2011 515 18 19 31 8 0 25 0 616
2012 526 24 17 31 6 0 25 0 629
2013 537 17 17 34 2 0 35 0 642
2014 561 23 15 38 2 0 34 0 673
2015 503 26 9 25 0 0 37 0 600
2016 512 33 9 29 0 0 29 0 612
2017 514 41 10 27 1 0 34 0 627
2018 509 33 13 27 1 0 38 0 621
2019 496 41 23 35 0 0 35 0 630
2020 494 44 21 44 1 1 39 0 644
2021 441 47 21 51 2 1 37 0 600
2022 419 40 26 47 3 0 44 0 579
2023 401 37 21 56 4 0 46 0 565
2024 374 37 24 61 3 0 46 0 545

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farmington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1103 46.6 23.6 6.3
1989 700 35.2 19.8 8.6
1990 733 34.7 21.1 9.4
1991 720 35.7 20.1 9
1992 790 38.5 20.5 9.5
1993 744 37.1 20.1 13.6
1994 761 39.1 19.5 12.6
1995 710 0.0 0.0 10.7
1996 710 0.0 0.0 10.7
1997 734 42.5 17.3 11.3
1998 757 n/a 0.0 11.3
1999 731 43.0 17.0 4.8
2000 726 39.0 18.6 9.5
2001 769 46.5 16.5 12.7
2002 794 47.0 16.9 10.3
2003 794 47.0 16.9 10.3
2004 803 51.3 15.7 11.7
2005 817 51.7 15.8 11.8
2006 834 53.8 15.5 16.3
2007 839 50.1 16.7 19
2008 847 50.9 16.6 20.5
2009 874 54.4 16.1 19.6
2010 617 42.6 14.4 29.8
2011 616 37.1 16.5 27.1
2012 629 39.3 16.0 28
2013 642 39.9 16.0 29
2014 673 41.2 16.3 32.7
2015 600 42.0 14.2 31.2
2016 612 43.0 14.2 28.8
2017 627 42.6 14.7 25.7
2018 621 40.1 15.4 22.7
2019 630 38.9 16.1 20.5
2020 644 42.2 15.2 20.8
2021 600 42.4 14.1 18.5
2022 579 40.3 14.3 20
2023 565 37.4 15.0 40.9
2024 545 36.4 14.9 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Farmington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1103 46.6 23.6 6.3
1989 700 35.2 19.8 8.6
1990 733 34.7 21.1 9.4
1991 720 35.7 20.1 9
1992 790 38.5 20.5 9.5
1993 744 37.1 20.1 13.6
1994 761 39.1 19.5 12.6
1995 710 0.0 0.0 10.7
1996 710 0.0 0.0 10.7
1997 734 42.5 17.3 11.3
1998 757 n/a 0.0 11.3
1999 731 43.0 17.0 4.8
2000 726 39.0 18.6 9.5
2001 769 46.5 16.5 12.7
2002 794 47.0 16.9 10.3
2003 794 47.0 16.9 10.3
2004 803 51.3 15.7 11.7
2005 817 51.7 15.8 11.8
2006 834 53.8 15.5 16.3
2007 839 50.1 16.7 19
2008 847 50.9 16.6 20.5
2009 874 54.4 16.1 19.6
2010 617 42.6 14.4 29.8
2011 616 37.1 16.5 27.1
2012 629 39.3 16.0 28
2013 642 39.9 16.0 29
2014 673 41.2 16.3 32.7
2015 600 42.0 14.2 31.2
2016 612 43.0 14.2 28.8
2017 627 42.6 14.7 25.7
2018 621 40.1 15.4 22.7
2019 630 38.9 16.1 20.5
2020 644 42.2 15.2 20.8
2021 600 42.4 14.1 18.5
2022 579 40.3 14.3 20
2023 565 37.4 15.0 40.9
2024 545 36.4 14.9 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Farmington Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,470

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farmington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 286th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 578th of 845 Elementary schools
 35.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Farmington Elementary)7267.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Farmington Public School District)66.755.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Farmington Elementary)6161.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Farmington Public School District)56.348.6
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Farmington Elementary)62.239.1
 23.1%
   4th Grade Math (Farmington Public School District)66.253
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Farmington Elementary)48.430.4
 17.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Farmington Public School District)63.944
 19.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Farmington Elementary)67.127.3
 39.8%
   5th Grade Math (Farmington Public School District)54.635.2
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Farmington Elementary)84.746.6
 38.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Farmington Public School District)7156.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Farmington Elementary)68.236.4
 31.9%
   5th Grade Science (Farmington Public School District)59.138.5
 20.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630565
 10.3%
African American4137
 9.8%
American Indian04
Asian2321
 8.7%
Hispanic3556
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White496401
 19.2%
Two or More Races3546
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%40.9%
 20.4%


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Students at Farmington Elementary are 69% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Farmington Elementary.

Students who attend Farmington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert Boeckman Middle School
High : Farmington High School

Farmington Elementary ranks 512th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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