Garfield Elementary School
Tel:
(712)542-4510
- Garfield Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Garfield Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garfield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1011 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarinda Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garfield Elementary School is Clarinda High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Clarinda Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarinda Clarinda Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 309 students
0.1 miles
305 E. Glenn Miller Dr.
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712)542-2132 0.1 5-8 309 - Clarinda Clarinda High School Grades: 9-12 | 284 students
0.9 miles
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712)542-5167 0.9 9-12 284 - Clarinda Clarinda Academy Grades: 7-12 | 69 students
1.8 miles
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712)542-3103 1.8 7-12 69 - College Springs South Page Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 84 students
8.7 miles
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712)582-3212 8.7 PK-6 84 - College Springs South Page Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 55 students
8.7 miles
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712)582-3211 8.7 7-12 55
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