Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2005)

13801 S Chatham
Blue Island, IL 60406
Garfield Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
28%
Black
33%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
128 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
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 W Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147.

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