Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
28%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
424 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Sand Springs School District.
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