Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Elementary serves the northwest part of Spokane, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #1468 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audubon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
314 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Spokane School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Elementary School located?
Garfield Elementary School is located in the Emerson Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Emerson Garfield.
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