Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- 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
Top Rankings
Garton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Garton Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garton Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
36%
12%
Black
19%
7%
White
25%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garton Elementary School's ranking?
Garton Elementary School is ranked #1148 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
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?
474 students attend Garton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Garton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garton Elementary School?
Garton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 Comm School District.
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