Garwood Elementary School
Garwood Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Garwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Garwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Garwood Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 391 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Rankings
Garwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Garwood Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #125 out of 676 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 91% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lakeland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garwood Elementary School is Lakeland Senior High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lakeland Junior High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Twin Lakes Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayden Hayden Canyon Charter School Charter School
2.7 miles
13732 North Government Way
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 332-6800 2.7 n/a n/a - Rathdrum Twin Lakes Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 325 students10
3.1 miles
5326 West Rice Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-5870 3.1 PK-6 325 - Rathdrum Lakeland Senior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 834 students10
3.5 miles
7006 West Highway 53
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0181 3.5 9-12 834 - Rathdrum Lakeland Junior High School Math: 41% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 382 students10
3.7 miles
15601 N Highway 41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0661 3.7 7-8 382 - Rathdrum John Brown Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 356 students10
3.9 miles
15574 North Washington
Rathdrum, ID 83858
(208) 687-0551 3.9 PK-6 356
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