School Overview
Garfield Elementary School, located in Maywood, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89. Situated in a residential area of Maywood, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a diverse school district, Garfield Elementary strives to foster an inclusive culture that supports the social, emotional, and academic growth of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and equity, often utilizing local partnerships and district-wide resources to enhance the student experience. By emphasizing collaborative learning and teacher-led instruction, Garfield Elementary aims to address the unique needs of its student population. Families in the area typically view the school as a central hub for neighborhood education, where the faculty and administration work to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a supportive environment that encourages student participation in school activities and extracurricular programs.
435
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic121
Black258
Two or More51
American Indian2
  • Black
    258 (59.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    121 (27.8 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (11.7 %)
  • White
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Phone: (708)450-2009
Website: http://www.maywood89.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten59
Grade 178
Grade 277
Grade 351
Grade 472
Grade 576
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20346.7%
Male23253.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)