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Elementary· 8 schools in district

Farley Elementary School

405 3rd Ave NE, Farley, IA 52046Western Dubuque Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
266
Students
Total enrolled
$12,927
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
69/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 38% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 266 students in grades PK–05 in Farley, Iowa.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,927 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 69th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Farley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Farley, Iowa, serving grades PK–05 with 266 students. The district invests $12,927 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 69/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Farley Elementary School

266
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution137 male · 129 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 89 students
Student Composition
89%
9%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 193135001830

Academic Outcomes at Farley Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 69th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52046

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,927Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,927
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,688
Student Support$2,456
Administration$1,551
Operations$1,939
Other$1,293
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,927 spent per student, an estimated $5,727 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
43%
State government
46.7%
Local (property tax)
42.9%
Federal programs
10.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (69/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Peosta Elementary SchoolEpworth Elementary SchoolDyersville Elementary SchoolCascade Elementary School
↓
Middle
Drexler Middle School
↓
High School
Western Dubuque High SchoolCascade Junior-Senior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDubuque County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWestern Dubuque Comm School District →
Phone: (563)744-3308
NCES ID: 193135001830
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Farley seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Western Dubuque Comm School District
High
Western Dubuque High School
920 students · 09–12
● 62 opp22% FRL
Mid
Drexler Middle School
655 students · 06–08
● 69 opp27% FRL
High
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
395 students · 06–12
● 58 opp27% FRL
Elem
Peosta Elementary School
389 students · PK–05
● 55 opp11% FRL
Elem
Epworth Elementary School
388 students · PK–05
● 62 opp20% FRL
Elem
Dyersville Elementary School
334 students · PK–05
● 61 opp40% FRL
Elem
Cascade Elementary School
282 students · PK–05
● 58 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
405 3rd Ave NE, Farley, IA 52046
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.