Garfield Elementary School

543 Hannah Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
197 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
27%
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Black
37%
17%
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White
33%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
197 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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