Garfield Elementary School

18432 Marshall
Garfield, AR 72732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Motto
Where all belong, all learn, and all succeed

School Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#136 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
70-79%
39%
40-49%
40%
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Frank Tillery Elem. School, Grace Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
84 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Rogers School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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