Garapan Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 100% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garapan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Garapan Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Motto
Students First.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garapan Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
48%
33%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
2%
n/a
Hawaiian
40%
58%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garapan Elementary School often compared to?
Garapan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kagman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Garapan Elementary School?
469 students attend Garapan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Garapan Elementary School students are Asian, 40% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garapan Elementary School?
Garapan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garapan Elementary School offer ?
Garapan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garapan Elementary School part of?
Garapan Elementary School is part of Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.
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