Garfield Elem

Garfield Elem serves 146 students in grades 4-5 in Clay Center, Kansas, providing a focused learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 and 12 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public elementary school has earned recognition as a solid performer, ranking #218 out of 1,298 schools statewide, placing it in the 83rd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. The school demonstrates steady academic achievement with 42% of students performing at proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and Math across the grades served.

With an academic score of 7.8 out of 10, Garfield Elem shows consistent educational quality in its specialized grade range focus. Students at Garfield Elem benefit from the stability of a close-knit community where families enjoy a median household income of $62,608 and median home values of $132,100. The surrounding area maintains a low poverty rate of 10.7%, with 31% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education and provides a supportive environment for learning.

Located at 815 4th Street, Garfield Elem sits in the heart of Clay Center, a town setting that offers students the advantages of small-town familiarity while maintaining educational excellence.

With an enrollment of 146 students, Garfield Elem is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.