Serving 289 students in grades 6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)82%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)78%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
9%
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
289 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Mankato Public School District.
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