Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
90%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
170 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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