Garfield Elementary

Garfield Elementary serves 540 students in grades kindergarten through eighth in Alhambra, California. This regular public school operates with a 19.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio, supported by 28 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, Garfield Elementary demonstrates strong performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks in the 88th percentile statewide, placing 1,153rd among California's 9,566 elementary schools.

The school's academic score of 7.9 reflects solid student achievement, with 57% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 50% reach proficiency in mathematics. The school draws families from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $81,580 and 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%, the surrounding neighborhood of 53,320 residents supports educational priorities, though median home values of $761,100 reflect the area's competitive housing market.

Parents appreciate Garfield Elementary's comprehensive K-8 structure, which allows younger students to learn alongside older peers while maintaining the close-knit feel of an elementary environment. The school sits in Alhambra's large suburban setting within Los Angeles County, offering families access to both community-focused education and metropolitan resources.