Garfield Elementary School

340 Superior Blvd
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1729 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
18%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
68%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1729 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Elementary School, Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School, Johnson Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
436 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Wyandotte School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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