Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Thompson School District R-2J
Garfield Elementary School is located in Loveland, CO and is one of 22 elementary schools in Thompson School District R-2j. It is a public school that serves 258 students in grades K-5.
Garfield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garfield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Garfield Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garfield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Garfield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Garfield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Garfield Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Garfield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| Truscott Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| St John The Evangelist Catholic School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Van Buren Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Monroe Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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| Sarah Milner Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 258
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48%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Garfield Elementary School had 55% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
68%
Hispanic
28%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
2%
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Thompson School District R-2J District Spending
$8,316Per Pupil
The Thompson School District R-2J spends $8,316 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 42% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Thompson School District R-2J District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Garfield Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Thompson School District R-2JTest Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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