Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Frank Tillery Elem. School, Grace Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
84 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Rogers School District.
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