Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #844 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
278 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
