Garfield Elementary School

234 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1957 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
50%
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45-49%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
15%
17%
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White
70%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1957 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ella Canavan Elementary School, Eliza Northrop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
216 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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 Medina City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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