Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2011)

3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
46%
56%
(09-10)
40%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)
8%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)
20%
50%
Black
(09-10)
11%
7%
White
(09-10)
58%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
1%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
9%
Source: 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
401 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.

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