Serving 338 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
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
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 0.67, 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.
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?
338 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 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 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
