Garfield Elem
#495 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#34582 of 50,301 nationally
About Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem is a public elementary located in Ottawa, in the Ottawa school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 368 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 495th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 368.
There are 5 schools in Ottawa; Garfield Elem ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Garfield Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Garfield Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students · 1.2 km away
Ottawa Sr High
Ottawa · Public high · Grades 6–12
681 students · 1.3 km away
Sunflower Elementary School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 2.3 km away
Lincoln Elem
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Mulvane Grade School
Mulvane · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
Meadowview Elem
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Sunflower Elementary School
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Colby Elem
Colby · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
Royal Valley Elementary
Hoyt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
Arbor Creek Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Elem a good school?
Garfield Elem has a Success Index (US) of 36.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #495 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Garfield Elem rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem ranks #495 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #34582 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem had 368 students in 2025.
Is Garfield Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Garfield Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garfield Elem?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Garfield Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.