Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Garfield, MN, covering an area of approximately 74.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 117 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Grow, Learn, Belong
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
117 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Alexandria Public School District.
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