Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Garfield Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
69%
15%
White
20%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
190 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
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 St. Louis City School District.

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