Garfield Elementary School

543 Hannah Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garfield Elementary School serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 186 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
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Total Students
186 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
22%
29%
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Black
31%
16%
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White
33%
45%
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.74
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(22-23)
14.5%
29.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
186 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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