Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Garfield Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
54%
13%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
297 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.

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