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James A. Garfield Elementary School

1170 Brookside Rd
Marion, OH 43302

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James A. Garfield Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

James A. Garfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

James A. Garfield Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

354 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

James A. Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of James A. Garfield Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#2588 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James A. Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James A. Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

80%

68%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.51

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James A. Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)

12%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James A. Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marion City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James A. Garfield Elementary School's ranking?

James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School?

354 students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of James A. Garfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Garfield Elementary School?

James A. Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does James A. Garfield Elementary School offer ?

James A. Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is James A. Garfield Elementary School part of?

James A. Garfield Elementary School is part of Marion City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education