Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
28%
Black
59%
16%
White
1%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
50%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
435 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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