Garfield Elementary School

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Garfield Elementary School ranks 365 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarinda, Iowa, serving 578 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Clarinda Community School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools, it faces some challenges, including below-average test scores and a fluctuating statewide ranking.

Garfield Elementary School's test scores are generally below the state average, particularly in English Language Arts, where only 51.4% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 64.2%. However, the school performs better in Mathematics, with 79.2% of 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 76.3%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.2% to 43.94% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Garfield Elementary School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Stanton Elementary School, located 17.91 miles away, has higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking (3 stars) than Garfield. Similarly, Bedford Elementary School, located 16.87 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a much higher statewide ranking (5 stars) than Garfield. These comparisons provide valuable insights for parents and the community as they consider educational options for their children.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632

(712) 542-4510

District: Clarinda Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
365^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,763

Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clarinda High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 562

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garfield Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Garfield Elementary School employs 41.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary School is $9,763.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Garfield Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clarinda Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarinda Community School District 171^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garfield Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	61.55	258^th	626	58.8%
2013	63.23	239^th	624	61.7%
2014	44.37	421^st	603	30.2%
2015	31.19	490^th	616	20.5%
2016	27.53	491^st	599	18.0%
2017	49.55	358^th	574	37.6%
2018	62.45	240^th	567	57.7%
2019	34.89	444^th	603	26.4%
2021	49.29	317^th	567	44.1%
2022	41.58	384^th	574	33.1%
2023	47.56	348^th	565	38.4%
2024	44.76	365^th	557	34.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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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	284	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1989	312	2	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1990	301	3	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
1991	227	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1992	218	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1993	263	1	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1994	240	1	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1995	274	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1996	274	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1997	267	1	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1998	257	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1999	321	3	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2000	353	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	-32	325
2001	313	4	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2002	295	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2003	295	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2004	305	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2005	298	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2006	325	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2007	285	5	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2008	279	5	10	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	302
2009	305	5	10	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	330
2010	311	4	9	9	3	0	8	0	344
2011	321	2	5	6	1	0	14	0	349
2012	329	2	5	9	2	0	15	0	362
2013	337	2	4	13	0	0	14	0	370
2014	362	0	4	9	1	0	17	0	393
2015	370	0	3	11	1	0	19	0	404
2016	402	0	4	10	1	0	16	0	433
2017	373	0	4	12	1	0	20	0	410
2018	417	2	5	6	1	0	21	0	452
2019	395	4	5	14	0	0	24	0	442
2020	405	4	1	16	2	0	17	0	445
2021	507	4	1	19	3	0	23	0	557
2022	525	3	1	18	2	0	19	0	568
2023	527	5	1	21	3	0	21	0	578
2024	512	6	3	19	3	0	19	0	562

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	291	14.0	20.7	18.6
1989	326	1.5	217.3	17.2
1990	312	15.0	20.8	17.6
1991	233	14.0	16.6	13.3
1992	222	19.0	11.6	15.8
1993	279	14.0	19.9	28
1994	260	14.0	18.6	23.8
1995	282	20.0	14.1	23.8
1996	282	20.0	14.1	23.8
1997	275	16.0	17.2	22.5
1998	264	18.0	14.7	22
1999	335	27.8	12.1	29
2000	325	27.0	12.0	24.6
2001	325	25.5	12.7	30.8
2002	302	24.0	12.6	41.4
2003	302	24.0	12.6	41.4
2004	312	24.0	13.0	46.2
2005	307	26.5	11.6	48.5
2006	337	25.0	13.5	46
2007	306	25.0	12.2	39.5
2008	302	23.0	13.1	39.7
2009	330	24.0	13.8	43.3
2010	344	24.0	14.3	45.6
2011	349	26.5	13.1	49.3
2012	362	26.5	13.6	44.8
2013	370	27.2	13.5	46.5
2014	393	28.2	13.9	45.8
2015	404	29.0	13.9	39.4
2016	433	28.0	15.4	45.3
2017	410	28.8	14.2	44.4
2018	452	28.0	16.1	41.4
2019	442	30.3	14.5	44.1
2020	445	31.2	14.2	46.1
2021	557	39.3	14.1	43.6
2022	568	36.0	15.7	41.2
2023	578	39.1	14.7	43.9
2024	562	41.4	13.5	48.6

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	291	14.0	20.7	18.6
1989	326	1.5	217.3	17.2
1990	312	15.0	20.8	17.6
1991	233	14.0	16.6	13.3
1992	222	19.0	11.6	15.8
1993	279	14.0	19.9	28
1994	260	14.0	18.6	23.8
1995	282	20.0	14.1	23.8
1996	282	20.0	14.1	23.8
1997	275	16.0	17.2	22.5
1998	264	18.0	14.7	22
1999	335	27.8	12.1	29
2000	325	27.0	12.0	24.6
2001	325	25.5	12.7	30.8
2002	302	24.0	12.6	41.4
2003	302	24.0	12.6	41.4
2004	312	24.0	13.0	46.2
2005	307	26.5	11.6	48.5
2006	337	25.0	13.5	46
2007	306	25.0	12.2	39.5
2008	302	23.0	13.1	39.7
2009	330	24.0	13.8	43.3
2010	344	24.0	14.3	45.6
2011	349	26.5	13.1	49.3
2012	362	26.5	13.6	44.8
2013	370	27.2	13.5	46.5
2014	393	28.2	13.9	45.8
2015	404	29.0	13.9	39.4
2016	433	28.0	15.4	45.3
2017	410	28.8	14.2	44.4
2018	452	28.0	16.1	41.4
2019	442	30.3	14.5	44.1
2020	445	31.2	14.2	46.1
2021	557	39.3	14.1	43.6
2022	568	36.0	15.7	41.2
2023	578	39.1	14.7	43.9
2024	562	41.4	13.5	48.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$407 (4.2%)	$9,357 (95.8%)	$9,763

Data source: Iowa 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 444^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 348^th of 565 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)	50.6	59.5	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarinda Community School District)	50.6	59.5	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)	64.9	89.2	24.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarinda Community School District)	64.9	89.2	24.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)	70.9	58.2	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarinda Community School District)	70.9	58.2	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)	67.1	64.2	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarinda Community School District)	67.1	64.2	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	578	30.8%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	14	21	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	395	527	33.4%
Two or More Races	24	21	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.1%	43.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Garfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	901 S. 15th	Clarinda	51632	Page County	Clarinda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 542-4510	562	41	13.5	48.6%	512 (91.1%)	6 (1.1%)	19 (3.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	44.8	365^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.5%		47.6	348^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.4%	17	51.4	69.3	63.1	73.2	79.2	84.0	63.1	71.8	53.8	$9,763	$407	$9,357
South Page Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	606 Iowa Ave	College Springs	51637	Page County	South Page Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 582-3212	62	7	8.7	100.0%	60 (96.8%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)										$19,480	$1,207	$18,272
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Central Avenue	Villisca	50864	Montgomery County	Villisca Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 826-5982	119	9	12.9	58.0%	113 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	64.1	208^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.7%		64.9	202^nd of 565 public elementary schools	64.2%	6	61.5	86.7	72.7		76.9	86.7	63.6		72.7	$16,557	$1,288	$15,269
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 379-3114	121	8	14.5	48.8%	113 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	18.1	478^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.2%		50.4	324^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.7%	154	39.1	28.6	53.8		56.5	50.0	69.2		61.5	$15,793	$829	$14,965
Bedford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	906 Pennsylvania St	Bedford	50833	Taylor County	Bedford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 523-2116	280	19	14.8	57.1%	273 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	84.2	42^nd of 557 public elementary schools	92.5%		88.5	19^th of 565 public elementary schools	96.6%	23	76.9	77.8	95.5		84.6	83.3	97.7		86.4	$13,132	$909	$12,224
Shenandoah Elementary School	Public	K-4	601 Dr. Creighton Circle	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 246-2520	351	31	11.2	47.9%	315 (89.7%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	63.6	217^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.0%		45.8	362^nd of 565 public elementary schools	35.9%	145	68.9	84.5			71.6	81.7				$12,333	$802	$11,531
Logan Preschool	Public	PK	304 West Nishna Road	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 246-1581	87	2	43.5	29.9%	80 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	133	6	23.0	36.1%	119 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)	69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%		68.4	179^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.3%	5	79.2	75.0	72.2		79.2	79.2	88.9		66.7	$12,043	$476	$11,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield Elementary School

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Garfield Elementary School.

What district is Garfield Elementary School in?

Clarinda Community School District

What schools do graduates of Garfield Elementary School attend?

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

High : Clarinda High School

Is Garfield Elementary School a good school?

Garfield Elementary School ranks 365^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary School?

Students at Garfield Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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