School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students (09-10)
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)39%
8%
Black
(09-10)3%
5%
White
(09-10)56%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
69%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
156 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Muscatine Community School District.
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