Garfield Elementary School serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
36%
17%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
196 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.
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