Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
54%
13%
White
34%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
297 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Muncie Community Schools School District.
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