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Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2023)

7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
70%
62%
(17-18)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
440 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.

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