Garfield Elementary School

1514 South 9th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153 | (708) 450-2009
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 562
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1514 S 9th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
  • Principal or Admin: Administrator
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 562
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 283 (50.4%)
  • Females: 273 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 20 (3.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 273 (48.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 293 (52.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Garfield Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black48085.4%
Asian--
Hispanic7313.0%
White30.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Garfield Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten7313.0%
Kindergarten529.3%
1st Grade549.6%
2nd Grade519.1%
3rd Grade6511.6%
4th Grade478.4%
5th Grade6110.9%
6th Grade549.6%
7th Grade529.3%
8th Grade539.4%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.4%
District:
94.6%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Garfield Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 15, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • this is a good school with good teachers and students

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