Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
271 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Garfield Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Livonia Public Schools.
