Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2922 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #2922 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
540 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
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