Garfield School serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
73%
31%
Black
21%
12%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield School?
279 students attend Garfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Garfield School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield School?
Garfield School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garfield School offer ?
Garfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield School part of?
Garfield School is part of Bridgeport School District.
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