Garfield Elementary School
Tel:
(712) 542-4510
Garfield Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Garfield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #501 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 92% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarinda Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Clarinda Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarinda Clarinda Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 322 students
0.1 miles
305 E. Glenn Miller Dr.
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132 0.1 5-8 322 - Clarinda Clarinda High School Grades: 9-12 | 286 students
0.9 miles
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167 0.9 9-12 286 - Clarinda Clarinda Academy Grades: 7-12 | 50 students
1.8 miles
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103 1.8 7-12 50 - College Springs South Page Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 88 students
8.7 miles
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212 8.7 PK-6 88 - College Springs South Page Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 57 students
8.7 miles
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211 8.7 7-12 57
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