Garton Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garton Elementary School's ranking?
Garton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Garton Elementary School?
498 students attend Garton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Garton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garton Elementary School?
Garton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garton Elementary School offer ?
Garton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garton Elementary School part of?
Garton Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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