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Garfield Elementary School

1640 22nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8583 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
47%
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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California 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 California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Garfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
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 California 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 California.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 #8583 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
498 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Elementary School located?
Garfield Elementary School is located in the San Antonio neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in San Antonio.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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