Below Average
#786 of 864 schools in NM
Garfield Elementary
Elementary School · Hatch Valley · Garfield, NM
A Hatch Valley elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8820 HWY 187, Garfield, NM 87936
- Math 30% proficient (2017)
- Reading 22% proficient (2016)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 17 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,393
Median home value
$130,800
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
51.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in HATCH VALLEY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–2 | Not available | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hatch Valley
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary is listed in HATCH VALLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Garfield, NM, part of Hatch Valley, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary
What grades does Garfield Elementary serve?
Garfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elementary rank in NM?
Garfield Elementary ranks #786 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Garfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Garfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Garfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elementary?
100.0% of students at Garfield Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (575) 267-8280
- Area population (ZIP 87936)
- 249
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 62.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87936; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017, multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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