Total enrollment
912
-63 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Farley
Iowa · Public K-12
Farley has 2 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 912 Iowa students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Farley
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexler Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 639 |
| Farley Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 273 |
About Farley
Farley is a low-population Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 912 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Farley is around 456 students, 21% noticeably above the Iowa average of about 376.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 912 students, fell 6% from the 975 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 4% to 8% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Farley discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.