Garfield Academy serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
21%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
10%
8%
White
63%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Academy?
278 students attend Garfield Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Garfield Academy students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Academy?
Garfield Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garfield Academy offer ?
Garfield Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Academy part of?
Garfield Academy is part of Ponca City School District.
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