Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
29%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
45%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 24-year historical data
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
379 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Moline-Coal Valley Community Unit School District 40.
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