Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
379 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
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