Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A. Garfield Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Garfield Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2534 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is ranked #2534 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are James A. Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, William Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School?
365 students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of James A. Garfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Garfield Elementary School?
James A. Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does James A. Garfield Elementary School offer ?
James A. Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Garfield Elementary School part of?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is part of Marion City School District.
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