Garfield Education Center - 14 serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
2%
14%

Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
n/a
3%

White
76%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
21%
29%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Education Center - 14?
50 students attend Garfield Education Center - 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Garfield Education Center - 14 students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Education Center - 14?
Garfield Education Center - 14 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Education Center - 14 offer ?
Garfield Education Center - 14 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Education Center - 14 part of?
Garfield Education Center - 14 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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