Garfield Elementary School serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
94 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Madison Central School District 39-2.
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