Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2353 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
84%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #2353 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
321 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Elementary School located?
Garfield Elementary School is located in the Elgin National Watch Historic District neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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