High expectations and well-rounded instruction set students at Escondido’s Farr Avenue Elementary on a path toward success. Open since 2004, Farr Avenue is a public elementary school serving Grades kindergarten through 5.
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 18-1, students get the individualized attention they need to flourish. At Farr Avenue, all students receive a challenging, standards-based education that covers essential subjects including reading, writing, math and science. Farr Avenue offers a unique dual language program for those looking to dig deeper. The option allows students to learn reading, writing, math and communication in English and Spanish. In addition to the dual language program, several enrichment offerings encourage students to explore their passions. Through Ballet Folklorico, Tech and Media Club, and STEAM club, students are exposed to different cultures and areas of study to learn essential social and global skills.
Look no further than Farr Avenue Elementary for a well-located school with a diverse set of stimulating offerings.
Farr Avenue Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
933 Farr Ave,
Escondido, CA
Escondido Union School District
School Details
Head of School
Fabiola Elias
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
7.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.1%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
93.8%
White
2.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/27/2018
Absolutely excellent! I was worried about the low Great School's rating of this school, but we live across the street and decided to try it. Our daughter's experience has been fantastic. The kids are nice, the teachers are great, and their programs are exceptional. Most of the kids are poor aand Mex...
5/13/2016
Great teachers! Great staff!! They are extremely caring and know what students need. Good job Farr.
5/7/2016
I subbed for Mr. Kevin Smith and Mr. Dwyer. They were most supportive! Their classrooms were a total joy to sub for!
6/13/2012
So glad next year Ms. Weinman will not be attending this school next year. My son had her last year and she was highly unprofessional and very rude to my child!! Maybe the school will improve without mean teachers like her. She is very impatient and always yelling at her students and should NOT be w...
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Attendance Zone
About Central Escondido
List Price Range
$390K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$716,089
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Household Income
$76,952
% of College Grads
18%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,472 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,175 - $3,125 per month
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- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 875+ Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Grove Park
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- Picnic Area
- Pool
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
Westside Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Picnic Area
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