Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Garfield School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield School's student population of 188 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Today, Success Tomorrow
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Garfield School?
188 students attend Garfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Garfield School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield School?
Garfield School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield School offer ?
Garfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield School part of?
Garfield School is part of Lewistown Elementary School District.
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