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#1859 of 3,441 schools in OH
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Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Heath City
680 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OH statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,859 of 3,441
In Heath
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Heath City
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Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School in Heath · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Heath, OH, part of Heath City. Garfield Elementary School serves approximately 361 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,859 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 7.4
- OH avg 6.7
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Garfield Elementary School Compares
See how Garfield Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
680 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garfield Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stevenson Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Legend Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cherry Valley Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Heath, see our Heath schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Elementary School Heath | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| LICKING COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Heath | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Heath High School Heath | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Heath Middle School Heath | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School Newark | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| McGuffey Elementary School Newark | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| NEWARK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Newark | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Wilson Middle School Newark | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Newark Digital Academy Newark | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy Newark | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Little Learners Preschool Newark | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| MONTESSORI COMMUNITY Newark | 2.0 mi | — |
| Newark High School Newark | 2.5 mi | 4.6 |
| WELSH HILLS SCHOOL Granville | 2.4 mi | 7.6 |
| John Clem Elementary School Newark | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Newark | 2.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Liberty Middle School Newark | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Legend Elementary Newark | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Ben Franklin Elementary School Newark | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| GRANVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Granville | 3.1 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,833
Median Home Value
$229,900
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
Population
17,485
College Educated
25.9%
Homeownership
78.1%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
42.5
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|---|---|
| Albert Bushnell Hart Cleveland, OH | 6.2 |
| Atkinson Elementary School Fremont, OH | 6.2 |
| Berne Union Elementary School Sugar Grove, OH | 6.2 |
| Birch Primary School North Olmsted, OH | 6.2 |
| Charles A Mooney School Cleveland, OH | 6.2 |
| Claymont Elementary School Uhrichsville, OH | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary School
What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?
Garfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 17.2:1. 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 OH?
Garfield Elementary School ranks #1,859 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Garfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
42.7% 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Licking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (740) 522-4810
Resources & Links
District
Heath City- District Enrollment
- 1,647
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,336
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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