Garfield Elementary School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available

5 out of 5 | 1 Review
Find Old Friends From Garfield Elementary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Garfield Elementary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 562 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 1257th out of 1,366 middle schools in IL.
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
- Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,249
- Students Per Teacher: 17.1
- Enrolled Students: 5,544
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

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 480 | 85.4% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 73 | 13.0% |
White | 3 | 0.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 73 | 13.0% |
Kindergarten | 52 | 9.3% |
1st Grade | 54 | 9.6% |
2nd Grade | 51 | 9.1% |
3rd Grade | 65 | 11.6% |
4th Grade | 47 | 8.4% |
5th Grade | 61 | 10.9% |
6th Grade | 54 | 9.6% |
7th Grade | 52 | 9.3% |
8th Grade | 53 | 9.4% |
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
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Lexington Elementary School KG-8 | 374 Students | 0.4 miles away | ![]() 3 out of 5 | |
Roosevelt Elementary School PK-8 | 394 Students | 0.5 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Washington Elementary School KG-8 | 327 Students | 0.6 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Irving Elementary School PK-8 | 418 Students | 0.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Emerson Elementary School PK-8 | 400 Students | 0.7 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School KG-6 | 385 Students | 1.0 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Lindop Elementary School PK-8 | 482 Students | 1.1 miles away | ![]() 4 out of 5 | |
Lincoln Elementary School KG-8 | 678 Students | 1.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Melrose Park Elementary School PK-8 | 984 Students | 1.4 miles away | ![]() 3.5 out of 5 | |
Lincoln Elementary School PK-4 | 397 Students | 1.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Garfield Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles

Teachers Packing Heat
After the recent school shootings (and thwarted school shootings) in the past month-just as after...
After the recent school shootings (and thwarted school shootings) in the past month-just as after...

Feeling Good in Your Own Skin
Body image is a very touchy issue with today’s kids. Since the 1950s, when Barbie was first...
Body image is a very touchy issue with today’s kids. Since the 1950s, when Barbie was first...

Bullycide: What is It and How Can It Be Prevented?
Disclaimer: This article expresses my opinion that has been formed by personal experience and...
Disclaimer: This article expresses my opinion that has been formed by personal experience and...