Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70%
62%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)79%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
3%
17%

White
90%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
440 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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