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Farley Elementary School

2900 GREEN COVE RD SW HUNTSVILLE AL 35803

About Farley Elementary School

Farley Elementary School is located in Huntsville and is a Pre-K through Grade 5 school with 338 students. It has an 18:1 ratio of students to teachers that allows for individualized care and focused attention in a supportive learning environment. Farley Elementary does well academically, with 72% of students proficient in reading and 47% of students proficient in mathematics. It thereby ranks among the best-performing elementary schools in Alabama. Farley promotes an inclusive and diversity-focused school culture. 43% of the students are minorities. 43% are economically disadvantaged. The school has near equal representation of males and females, with 54% male and 46% female. The 19 full-time teachers strive to engage students through hands-on lessons. These lessons support the development of critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. Farley Elementary ranks #142 among Alabama Elementary Schools and #4 in Huntsville City Elementary Schools. The school's unique combination of academics, support, and community spirit prepares young learners to be lifelong learners and contribute as successful citizens.

Contact Information

Address

2900 GREEN COVE RD SW HUNTSVILLE AL 35803

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Phone

(256) 428-7160

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
341
Total Students
$62520
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 104 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Farley Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.1%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic 9.2%
Black 12.4%
Two+ Races 14.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
57.1%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
12.4%
Two+ Races
14.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 341
46.2%
158 Female
53.8%
183 Male

Student Population

341 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

708 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Farley Elementary's PreK students had the chance to meet meteorologist Grace Anello and participate in the Rise Raptor Project on January 25, 2024.

FAQ

Q: What is the mission of Farley Elementary School?

A: Farley Elementary School aims to build a love of learning in a supportive community.

Q: How does Farley Elementary School prepare students for standardized tests?

A: Farley Elementary School teaches test-taking skills as part of the regular coursework so students feel ready.

Q: Are there opportunities for student leadership at Farley Elementary School?

A: Yes, Farley Elementary School has a student council and leadership roles for students.

Q: What is the procedure for reporting an absence at Farley Elementary School?

A: To report an absence, parents can call the main office or email the attendance line at Farley Elementary School.

Q: How does Farley Elementary School address bullying?

A: Farley Elementary School doesn't allow bullying and has ways to report and deal with it.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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