Farmdale Elementary School

2660 Ruth Swiggett Drive

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 14, 2022

This is a true community school with teachers who have been committed to Farmdale for decades. Our new principal Mrs. Maldonado is wonderful. My daughter is now in second grade and every teacher has been truly exceptional, and the staff is kind and organized. Even with Covid having interrupted school for my child since kindergarten, this still feels like a tight knit community. We couldn’t be happier and can’t wait for our toddler to become a Hawk!
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2020

Overall it has been a very positive experience. My priority is that my kids are happy, learning and receiving the education they deserve. And the teachers here are exceptional in making sure to do that.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2019

School is one of the IB Family Feeder Schools. My students will have the opportunity to attend a college in a different country. It is important my children are global learners. Farmdale offers this opportunity with the IB Primary Years Program and the Dual Immersion Program.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2019

My child has been at Farmdale for two years in the Spanish Dual Language program. In that time, she has made amazing friendships and grown as a scholar. She is already learning to gather and present information to her classmates. Thanks to the traits that form the learner profile, I feel that her school is helping her to develop as a whole, balanced person. I like that the fact that it is an international baccalaureate program means that it is rigorous and inquiry based. Even as young children they are developing the skills and habits they will need to succeed at the university level.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2016

Besides the BEST Elementary Principal ever, so happy that my 2nd child is attending the dual language program in a public school with an International Baccalaureate curriculum. The teachers, staff, are amazing! There is so much culture enrichment that is learned here. My daughter will be going into 4th grade next yr. Thanks Farmdale Hawks for doing a wonderful job in the lives of our children!!
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2013

My daughter is also in the DHH program and we are looking forward to another year of great improvement in her communication. Her teacher has shown great patience and has given my daughter confidence in her communication. The staff is very friendly and the bond that the children develop is beautiful to watch. I highly recommend it for any child who needs special attention.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2013

Farmdale Elementary has been my daughters' school for two years. The teachers are great, hard working, and dedicated to their kids. One of My daughters is hard of hearing and their program has helped my daughter get what she needs to succeed in the general setting. The school has an excellent DHH Program, I've seen families that move closer to the school because they find what other schools cannot offer them, support and help. In addition, to the DHH program, the school offers a dual speaking language program, English and Spanish. Kids learn two languages at the same time. Going back to the DHH program, if you have kids with special needs, come and visit Farmdale El. It is the best.
Submitted by teacher on April 30, 2013

Hi - I am a teacher at Farmdale and I am excited about all we have going for our students and community. Last year we became an international Baccalaureate school. We are one of the first public schools in the LA area to become IB. It is exciting and now our full feeder pattern - ES Middle & Wilson HS are IB as well. At Farmdale the staff is awesome and care. We have great Parents as well. It is an innovative & exciting place to work!