Garfield Elementary School serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
339 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black.
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 Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.
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