Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1057 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leland P Brown Elementary School, Mclane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
351 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Olympia School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Elementary School located?
Garfield Elementary School is located in the Northwest Olympia neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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