Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
James Garfield Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Garfield Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
40-44% 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 James Garfield Elementary School?
225 students attend James Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Garfield Elementary School?
James Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Garfield Elementary School offer ?
James Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Garfield Elementary School part of?
James Garfield Elementary School is part of Selma Unified School District.
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