Garfield Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hebron Elementary School, Licking Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
379 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 Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Heath City School District.
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