Garfield Elementary School
Tel:
(559)327-6800
- Garfield Elementary School serves 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Garfield Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Garfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Garfield Elementary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 706 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1206 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 54% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clovis Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garfield Elementary School is Buchanan High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alta Sierra Intermediate (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woods (harold L.) Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clovis Alta Sierra Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 1,428 student
0.4 miles
380 W. Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559)327-3500 0.4 7-8 1,428 - Clovis Buchanan High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,700 students
0.4 miles
1560 N. Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559)327-3000 0.4 9-12 2,700 - Clovis Woods (harold L.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 740 students
0.6 miles
700 Teague Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559)327-8800 0.6 K-6 740 - Fresno Maple Creek Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 636 students
1.5 miles
2025 E. Teague Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559)327-7300 1.5 K-6 636 - Fresno Mountain View Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 720 students
1.6 miles
2002 E. Alluvial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559)327-7500 1.6 K-6 720
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