Garfield Elementary School

543 Hannah Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garfield Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
192 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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