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Garfield Elementary School

4487 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92116
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Tel: (619) 362-4300
www.sandiegounified.org
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Garfield Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70-74%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
14%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Diego Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?

253 students attend Garfield Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?

Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than 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 San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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