Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 96 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
94%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
96 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico 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 Hatch Valley School District.
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