Garfield School
#437 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#32043 of 50,301 nationally
About Garfield School
Garfield School is a public elementary located in Parsons, in the Parsons school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 2–3. In 2025 it enrolled 176 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 437th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 176.
There are 8 schools in Parsons; Garfield School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Garfield School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln School
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
262 students · 1.1 km away
Parsons Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
273 students · 2.0 km away
St. Hosp. Training Center Parsons
Parsons · Public other · Grades 1–12
14 students · 2.4 km away
Parsons Sr High
Parsons · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students · 2.4 km away
Guthridge School
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
203 students · 2.6 km away
Meadowview Elem
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students · 5.7 km away
Service Valley Charter Academy
Parsons · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
106 students · 12 km away
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Sedan Elem
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Edna Elem
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield School a good school?
Garfield School has a Success Index (US) of 39.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #437 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 School rank in Kansas?
Garfield School ranks #437 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #32043 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garfield School?
Garfield School had 176 students in 2025.
Is Garfield School a elementary school or a high school?
Garfield School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garfield School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Garfield School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.