Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary School serves a central area in Lorain, OH, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 259 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Challenge, Empower
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2768 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #2768 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larkmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
259 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 13% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Lorain City School District.
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