Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary serves the northern part of Alhambra, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
577 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2496 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #2496 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
577 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
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