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Farr Avenue Elementary

933 Farr Ave., Escondido, CA, 92026

About Farr Avenue Elementary

Escondido, California's Farr Avenue Elementary School is a public K–5 school with about 523 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1. The school focuses on early literacy, numeracy and social and emotional growth, and it gives extra help to students who need it for their schoolwork. Around 20% of students at Farr Avenue Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 27% did the same in reading. The school has a diverse student body that reflects the demographics of the larger Escondido community. It also has programs that promote cultural awareness and inclusion. The school is part of districtwide efforts to improve the quality of teaching, such as small-group interventions and extra activities for students who do well in school. Farr Avenue Elementary is known for creating a positive classroom environment and getting families involved in school events. The amount of money spent per student is in line with the district's average, which helps provide enough resources and learning tools. Farr Avenue Elementary's main goals are to help students learn the basics and support them, and they are always working to improve their test scores, making it one of the top schools in California.

Farr Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

933 Farr Ave., Escondido, CA, 92026

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Phone

(760) 735-3049

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 27% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
523
Total Students
$98066
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4374 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Farr Avenue Elementary

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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 2.1%
Asian 1.91%
Hispanic 94.46%
Black 0.57%
Two+ Races 0.96%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.1%
Asian
1.91%
Hispanic
94.46%
Black
0.57%
Two+ Races
0.96%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 523
48.95%
256 Female
51.05%
267 Male

Student Population

523 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At the annual Biliteracy Symposium, the district highlighted teachers from its Dual Language Program, including a 1st-grade teacher at Farr Avenue Elementary, for their contributions to promoting biliteracy education and student language development — a positive recognition of instructional strength within the school’s program offerings

FAQ

Q1. Does Farr Avenue Elementary School offer STEM programs?

Answer: Yes, students can join programs that help them learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math.

Q2. Are there classes for music or the performing arts?

Ans. Yes, students can join the band, choir, and theater groups.

Q3: How do teachers use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Computers, tablets, and interactive software are used in lessons to help students learn.

Q4. Are there programs at the school that get parents involved?

Ans. Workshops, family nights, and chances to volunteer all encourage parents to get involved.

Q5. Do students get support to do community service?

Ans. Yes, students can give back to the community through service projects and school-wide programs.

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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