Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
440 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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