Garfield Primary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
67%
16%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Garfield Primary School?
386 students attend Garfield Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Garfield Primary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Primary School?
Garfield Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Primary School offer ?
Garfield Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Garfield Primary School part of?
Garfield Primary School is part of Peoria School District 150.
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