Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 96 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
96 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
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 New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 96 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
