Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary serves a central area in Ottawa, KS, encompassing approximately 3.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1995–2025 (no data for 2004)
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2020–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025 (no data for 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019)
White
85%
60%
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1992–2025 (no data for 1999)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2000–2025
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
368 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Ottawa School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Garfield is a very loving and caring school for all grades, I attended myself kindergarten through 3rd grade and i was very reluctant to leave the school. I would recommend this school for all grades k-5.
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