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Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Port Huron Area School District
1221 GARFIELD ST, Port Huron, MI 48060
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#2,458 of 3,192
In Port Huron
#8 of 14
public schools
In district
#9 of 15
Port Huron Area School District
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Garfield Elementary School
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About Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Huron, MI, part of Port Huron Area School District. Garfield Elementary School serves approximately 359 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,458 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Garfield Elementary School show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 4.7
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Garfield Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Garfield Elementary School — Students at Garfield Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.5/10.
How Garfield Elementary School Compares
See how Garfield Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1221 GARFIELD ST, Port Huron, MI 48060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garfield Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Shore Leadership Academy (rated 6.6/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is H D Crull Elementary School (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARY/MCCORMICK CATHOLIC ACADEMY (rated 6.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Port Huron, see our Port Huron schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,342
Median Home Value
$152,000
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
Population
39,502
College Educated
17.4%
Homeownership
62.2%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
39
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| Angling Road Elementary School Portage, MI | 5.1 |
| Beal City Elementary School Mt. Pleasant, MI | 5.1 |
| Bean Elementary School Spring Arbor, MI | 5.1 |
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| Central Elementary School Flushing, MI | 5.1 |
| ClimaxScotts Elementary School Scotts, MI | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary School
What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?
Garfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elementary School rank in MI?
Garfield Elementary School ranks #2,458 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Garfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elementary School?
78.0% of students at Garfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (810) 984-6509
Resources & Links
District
Port Huron Area School District- District Enrollment
- 7,147
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,323
- District Rank
- #9 of 15
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