Garfield Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

Garfield Elementary School

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Bottom 50%

Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
: Bottom 50% in IA
: 50% (Btm 50%)
: 51% (Btm 50%)
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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Garfield Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

484 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Garfield Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Garfield Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

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Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Garfield Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#1097 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Garfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50%

64%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

51%

70%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

40-49%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

13%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

26%

White

41%

71%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

0.72

0.47

This chart displays the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

60%

36%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Davenport Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?

Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?

Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?

484 students attend Garfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?

Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?

Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?

Garfield Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
: Bottom 50%
: 50% (Btm 50%)
: 51% (Btm 50%)
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education