Garfield Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Garfield, Minnesota 56332 · Alexandria Public School District
#130 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#4306 of 50,301 nationally
About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school located in Garfield, in the Alexandria Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 117 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 130th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 117.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Garfield Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brandon Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
107 students · 9.1 km away
Brandon-Evansville Middle School
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
124 students · 9.1 km away
Brandon-Evansville High School
Brandon · Public high · Grades 9–12
158 students · 9.1 km away
Voyager Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 9.5 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 10 km away
Kalon Prep Academy
Alexandria · Charter high · Grades 9–12
141 students · 11 km away
Discovery Middle School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students · 12 km away
Woodland Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students · 13 km away
Early Education Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
114 students · 13 km away
Alexandria Area High School
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,315 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
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Hill City Elementary
Hill City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
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Lancaster Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Fisher Elementary
Fisher · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Elementary a good school?
Garfield Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 81.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #130 of 923 in Minnesota. 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 Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Garfield Elementary ranks #130 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #4306 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary had 117 students in 2025.
Is Garfield Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Garfield Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garfield Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Garfield Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.