Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
51 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Garfield School District.
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