Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Garfield school district, covering approximately 990.5 square miles in Garfield, NM. The zone includes areas that can be 20-30 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 18.2 miles to its edges and extending up to 57.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 96 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
19%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
96 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Hatch Valley School District.
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