Serving 189 students in grades 2-3, Garfield School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Garfield School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Garfield School is ranked #266 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Garfield School?
189 students attend Garfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garfield School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield School?
Garfield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
