D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Garfield Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1201 Maplewood DR NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
202
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−27 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%62%reading -16 pts, math -14 pts11th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading -3 pts, math -6 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading -11 pts, math -15 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1201 Maplewood DR NE
City Cedar Rapids
ZIP Code 52402
District 1906540
NCES School ID 190654000240
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52402

Understanding the community around Garfield Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,048
Per Capita Income $38,949
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $175,100
Median Rent $948
Owner-Occupied 67.1%
Renter-Occupied 32.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garfield Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.1%
Black 32.7%
Two or More Races 14.4%
Hispanic/Latino 12.4%
Asian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 202
Teachers (FTE) 17.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 202 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?
Garfield Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garfield Elementary School receive per student?
Garfield Elementary School receives $17,848 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garfield Elementary School in 52402 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,932
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,304
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
32.9%

Other Schools in 52402

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026