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
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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