Serving 176 students in grades 2-3, Garfield School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield School's attendance zone covers the entire Parsons, KS school district, encompassing approximately 52.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Garfield School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Garfield School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield School is 0.68, which is more 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
#262 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Vikings
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield School's ranking?
Garfield School is ranked #262 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Garfield School?
176 students attend Garfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Garfield School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield School?
Garfield School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield School offer ?
Garfield School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield School part of?
Garfield School is part of Parsons School District.
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