Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garwood Elementary School's student population of 433 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garwood Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garwood Elementary School's ranking?
Garwood Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Garwood Elementary School often compared to?
Garwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betty Kiefer Elementary School, Hayden Meadows Elementary School, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 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 40% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Garwood Elementary School?
433 students attend Garwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Garwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garwood Elementary School?
Garwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garwood Elementary School offer ?
Garwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garwood Elementary School part of?
Garwood Elementary School is part of Lakeland School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School 2 hour early release
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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