Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary School serves the northwest part of Kearny, NJ, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1803 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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Asian
4%
11%
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Hispanic
72%
35%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
21%
37%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 1997 and 2005)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1803 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
428 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Kearny School District.
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