School Overview
Garfield Elementary School, located in Maywood, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89. Situated in a residential area of Maywood, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a diverse school district, Garfield Elementary strives to foster an inclusive culture that supports the social, emotional, and academic growth of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and equity, often utilizing local partnerships and district-wide resources to enhance the student experience. By emphasizing collaborative learning and teacher-led instruction, Garfield Elementary aims to address the unique needs of its student population. Families in the area typically view the school as a central hub for neighborhood education, where the faculty and administration work to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a supportive environment that encourages student participation in school activities and extracurricular programs.
411
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic189
Black210
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • Black
    210 (51.1%)
  • Hispanic
    189 (46.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.4%)
  • White
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Phone: (708)450-2009
Website: http://www.maywood89.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten52
Grade 158
Grade 267
Grade 378
Grade 473
Grade 557
Grade 61
Grade 73
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19347%
Male21853%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)