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Garfield Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 420 May St
       Elgin, IL  60120-7841

(847) 888-5192

District: School District U-46

SchoolDigger Rank:
1602nd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,211 Help


Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kenyon Woods Middle School
High:    South Elgin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.4%
African American:
7.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Garfield Elementary School ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 30th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.4%), African American (7.8%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 17th best among 40 elementary schools in the School District U-46. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary School is $15,211, which is the 17th highest among 40 elementary schools in the School District U-46.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Garfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield Elementary School 1602nd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Garfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


School District U-46:

SchoolDigger ranks School District U-46 621st of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.20 1499th 2020 25.8%
2004 55.54 1110th 2030 45.3%
2005 29.79 1593rd 2022 21.2%
2006 38.42 1537th 2086 26.3%
2007 25.22 1749th 2095 16.5%
2008 26.86 1666th 2092 20.4%
2009 33.52 1591st 2120 25.0%
2010 39.64 1484th 2139 30.6%
2011 20.67 1821st 2147 15.2%
2012 24.54 1771st 2166 18.2%
2013 20.12 1792nd 2167 17.3%
2014 20.26 1752nd 2093 16.3%
2015 21.05 1686th 2052 17.8%
2016 16.66 1794th 2046 12.3%
2017 10.20 1957th 2044 4.3%
2018 14.91 1829th 2037 10.2%
2019 19.73 1739th 2086 16.6%
2021 29.90 1289th 1948 33.8%
2022 26.86 1470th 2082 29.4%
2023 22.10 1602nd 2077 22.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 395th 718 45.0%
2019 44.70 378th 743 49.1%
2021 56.22 126th 537 76.5%
2022 50.28 291st 768 62.1%
2023 57.48 225th 788 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.15 1131st 1194 5.3%
2023 20.91 1032nd 1156 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.42 1520th 1765 13.9%
2019 31.49 1330th 1816 26.8%
2021 44.53 750th 1514 50.5%
2022 41.77 984th 1763 44.2%
2023 30.41 1315th 1808 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.65 1651st 1964 15.9%
2019 19.35 1709th 2019 15.4%
2021 27.90 1189th 1680 29.2%
2022 29.33 1343rd 1970 31.8%
2023 21.60 1546th 1957 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.35 1839th 1972 6.7%
2019 21.57 1635th 2019 19.0%
2021 28.50 1181st 1707 30.8%
2022 26.22 1406th 1977 28.9%
2023 23.44 1494th 1984 24.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.77 846th 938 9.8%
2019 27.85 747th 955 21.8%
2021 44.62 352nd 742 52.6%
2022 34.93 609th 954 36.2%
2023 31.45 679th 970 30.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 20, 2021

Open Quote Excellent staff. The culture of the school is fantastic. Sadly, the school has low ratings due to racist parents who rate the school poorly because they want their kids to go to all white schools. But the kids are doing fantastic. The reason they may test low is because most of the children are in the bilingual program and are taking standardized testing for English speaking children which isn’t fair nor does it reflect the actual place where students are academically. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Garfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 124 94 6 124 n/a n/a n/a 0 348
1989 102 101 7 96 n/a n/a n/a 0 306
1990 108 91 5 124 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 110 105 9 104 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 82 99 15 225 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 81 101 4 257 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 68 87 3 317 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 72 95 5 340 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 72 95 5 340 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 56 105 6 345 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 70 122 8 337 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 71 109 9 337 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2000 45 105 6 355 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 31 97 4 300 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 32 104 4 371 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 32 104 4 371 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 40 76 3 470 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 33 75 2 392 0 n/a n/a 3 505
2006 27 70 2 291 2 n/a n/a 83 475
2007 25 59 1 369 1 n/a n/a 11 466
2008 17 68 3 354 1 n/a n/a 17 460
2009 14 53 3 331 1 n/a n/a 19 421
2010 22 39 1 384 0 n/a n/a 24 470
2011 10 40 2 376 0 0 15 0 443
2012 4 46 3 386 1 0 9 0 449
2013 4 34 2 371 2 0 5 0 418
2014 13 27 3 344 11 1 6 0 405
2015 12 27 2 362 12 0 9 0 424
2016 13 19 1 367 7 0 10 0 417
2017 11 21 1 315 8 0 10 0 366
2018 11 37 1 261 8 0 8 0 326
2019 13 28 0 242 7 0 7 0 297
2020 12 21 0 230 7 0 7 0 277
2021 13 21 1 276 6 0 7 0 324
2022 13 26 1 278 6 0 11 0 335
2023 9 25 1 271 4 0 11 0 321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 17.0 20.4 n/a
1989 306 16.0 19.1 n/a
1990 329 16.0 20.5 n/a
1991 328 16.9 19.4 n/a
1992 421 21.0 20.0 n/a
1993 443 22.0 20.1 n/a
1994 475 23.0 20.7 n/a
1995 513 20.0 25.7 n/a
1996 513 20.0 25.7 n/a
1997 512 26.0 19.7 n/a
1998 537 24.6 21.8 n/a
1999 526 33.1 15.9 n/a
2000 511 34.5 14.8 n/a
2001 433 35.0 12.4 n/a
2002 514 36.2 14.2 89.9
2003 514 36.2 14.2 89.9
2004 589 33.2 17.7 85.7
2005 505 33.1 15.3 93.2
2006 475 29.7 16.0 105.4
2007 466 27.0 17.3 84.4
2008 460 26.0 17.7 90.3
2009 421 24.0 17.5 96.8
2010 470 24.6 19.1 90.1
2011 443 23.0 19.2 91.4
2012 449 21.0 21.3 93.8
2013 418 23.9 17.4 97.6
2014 405 18.9 21.4 93.1
2015 424 21.0 20.1 94.8
2016 417 22.0 18.9 93
2017 366 20.2 18.0 96.7
2018 326 20.2 16.0 95.4
2019 297 19.9 14.9 91.2
2020 277 18.8 14.7 97.1
2021 324 n/a n/a n/a
2022 335 18.0 18.6 75.8
2023 321 20.5 15.6 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 17.0 20.4 n/a
1989 306 16.0 19.1 n/a
1990 329 16.0 20.5 n/a
1991 328 16.9 19.4 n/a
1992 421 21.0 20.0 n/a
1993 443 22.0 20.1 n/a
1994 475 23.0 20.7 n/a
1995 513 20.0 25.7 n/a
1996 513 20.0 25.7 n/a
1997 512 26.0 19.7 n/a
1998 537 24.6 21.8 n/a
1999 526 33.1 15.9 n/a
2000 511 34.5 14.8 n/a
2001 433 35.0 12.4 n/a
2002 514 36.2 14.2 89.9
2003 514 36.2 14.2 89.9
2004 589 33.2 17.7 85.7
2005 505 33.1 15.3 93.2
2006 475 29.7 16.0 105.4
2007 466 27.0 17.3 84.4
2008 460 26.0 17.7 90.3
2009 421 24.0 17.5 96.8
2010 470 24.6 19.1 90.1
2011 443 23.0 19.2 91.4
2012 449 21.0 21.3 93.8
2013 418 23.9 17.4 97.6
2014 405 18.9 21.4 93.1
2015 424 21.0 20.1 94.8
2016 417 22.0 18.9 93
2017 366 20.2 18.0 96.7
2018 326 20.2 16.0 95.4
2019 297 19.9 14.9 91.2
2020 277 18.8 14.7 97.1
2021 324 n/a n/a n/a
2022 335 18.0 18.6 75.8
2023 321 20.5 15.6 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Garfield Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%21.5%99.2%99.2%10.6%
201699.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%22.2%99.7%87.3%10.1%12.4%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%13.7%99.4%99.4%13.4%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%15.4%99.4%99.7%14.2%
201997.3%98.0%98.0%98.0%17.4%97.3%97.3%14.0%
202197.1%97.4%97.4%97.4%98.5%96.7%97.1%10.7%
202298.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.6%97.7%98.5%7.7%
202399.2%97.7%97.7%97.7%99.2%96.2%99.2%11.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,274 (10.2%) $11,274 (89.8%) $12,548
2020 $1,578 (12.4%) $11,171 (87.6%) $12,749
2021 $1,893 (13.2%) $12,427 (86.8%) $14,320
2022 $1,893 (13.2%) $12,427 (86.8%) $14,320
2023 $2,232 (14.7%) $12,979 (85.3%) $15,211

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1739th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1602nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)010.2
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)17.717.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)10.812.2
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)33.227.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)34.49.7
 24.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)2625.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)28.27.3
 20.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)28.623
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)12.813.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)28.822.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)10.65.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)25.619
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Garfield Elementary School)31.132.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (School District U-46)44.342.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)7.127.3
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District U-46)27.724.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)1.89.1
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School District U-46)21.218
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students297321
 8.1%
African American2825
 10.7%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian01
Hispanic242271
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White139
 30.8%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%80.4%
 10.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Garfield Elementary School.

Students at Garfield Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% American Indian.

Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenyon Woods Middle School
High : South Elgin High School


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