East Garfield Elementary School

East Garfield Elementary School serves 353 students in grades PK through 4 in Steubenville, Ohio, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking 214th out of 3,468 Ohio schools, East Garfield places in the 94th percentile statewide. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 83% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and 82% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

These impressive results reflect the dedication of the school's 21 full-time equivalent teachers, who maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1, allowing for meaningful individual attention in the classroom. East Garfield serves families in a working-class community where the median household income is $43,153 and home values average $119,700. Despite economic challenges in the area, with a poverty rate of 26.4%, the school has created an environment where young learners can thrive academically.

The surrounding neighborhood has a college graduation rate of 24%, and East Garfield's strong performance suggests it's helping build a foundation for future educational success. Located at 936 N 5th Street, East Garfield Elementary operates in Steubenville's small city setting, providing quality early education in Jefferson County's close-knit community atmosphere.