Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School serves 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garfield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Garfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 59 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 59 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.19, 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 (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #756 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 90% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Garfield Elementary School is Garfield At Palouse High School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Garfield Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Garfield Garfield Middle School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 26 students10
0.0 miles
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921 0 6-8 26 - Palouse Garfield At Palouse High School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 27 students10
7.7 miles
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921 7.7 9-12 27 - Palouse Palouse At Garfield Middle School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 42 students10
7.7 miles
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331 7.7 6-8 42 - Palouse Palouse Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 89 students10
7.7 miles
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921 7.7 PK-5 89 - Palouse Palouse High School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 60 students10
7.7 miles
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921 7.7 9-12 60
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