Garfield Elementary - 03 (Closed 2023)

216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garfield Elementary - 03 serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
12%
Asian
(15-16)
2%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
5%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
3%
White
(15-16)
97%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary - 03?
66 students attend Garfield Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garfield Elementary - 03 students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary - 03?
Garfield Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary - 03 offer ?
Garfield Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Garfield Elementary - 03 part of?
Garfield Elementary - 03 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.

Recent Articles

Understanding School Safety Policies in 2026
Understanding School Safety Policies in 2026
Learn how school safety policies are evolving in 2026, including mental health support, AI monitoring, emergency planning, and parent rights.
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health at School
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health at School
Practical guidance for parents and educators on supporting child mental health during the school year, with expert strategies and 2026 insights.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Means in 2026
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Means in 2026
Understand what a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction means, how schools earn it, and why it matters for academic quality in 2026.