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Garfield Elem School

PublicRegular
Elgin, Illinois · SD U-46
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students321
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Garfield Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
321
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
80%+27pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance

Overview

Garfield Elem School is a public school in Elgin, Illinois. The school enrolls 321 students. It is part of the SD U-46 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
DistrictSD U-46
County17089
CityElgin
ZIP60120
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171371001671

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment321
White1.8%
Hispanic / Latino83.8%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.8%
Hispanic
83.8%
Black
0.4%
Asian
7.0%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)