Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary serves the northeastern part of Brainerd, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 159.9 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.33, 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
#933 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)32%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 #933 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
250 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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