Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary - 19 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary - 19's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary - 19 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary - 19 is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
17%
3%
White
32%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary - 19's ranking?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is ranked #585 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary - 19?
574 students attend Garfield Elementary - 19.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Garfield Elementary - 19 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary - 19?
Garfield Elementary - 19 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary - 19 offer ?
Garfield Elementary - 19 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary - 19 part of?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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