Serving 289 students in grades 6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)82%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)78%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
289 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Mankato Public School District.
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