Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary - 19 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary - 19 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garfield Elementary - 19's student population of 578 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary - 19 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary - 19 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
7%
Black
22%
3%
White
37%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary - 19's ranking?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is ranked #573 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary - 19?
578 students attend Garfield Elementary - 19.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Garfield Elementary - 19 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary - 19?
Garfield Elementary - 19 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary - 19 offer ?
Garfield Elementary - 19 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary - 19 part of?
Garfield Elementary - 19 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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