The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)3%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
16%
Black
(09-10)10%
8%
White
(09-10)65%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)14%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
199 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Parsons School District.
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