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Joe Mathias Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School

Should you attend Joe Mathias Elementary School or Garfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Joe Mathias Elementary School
1609 N 24th St
Rogers, AR 72756
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Garfield Elementary School
18432 Marshall
Garfield, AR 72732
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe Mathias Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
426 students
84 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joe Mathias Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joe Mathias Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joe Mathias Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joe Mathias Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rogers School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rogers School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#381 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#136 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joe Mathias Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in AR)
70-79%
(Top 5% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joe Mathias Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rogers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rogers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joe Mathias Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rogers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rogers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joe Mathias Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rogers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rogers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joe Mathias Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garfield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
74
14
Grade 1 Students
71
14
Grade 2 Students
62
18
Grade 3 Students
70
12
Grade 4 Students
78
8
Grade 5 Students
71
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
25%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joe Mathias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rogers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joe Mathias Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rogers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rogers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joe Mathias Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rogers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rogers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joe Mathias Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rogers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rogers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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