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Garfield Elementary School

1914 Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#665 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Garfield Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Elementary School, Sage International School Of Boise, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
256 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Elementary School located?
Garfield Elementary School is located in the Southeast Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 7 other public schools located in Southeast Boise.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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