Garfield Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
28%
Black
33%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
128 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147.
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