Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Garfield Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
87 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Boone Community School District.

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