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#6097 of 9,539 schools in CA
Garfield Elementary
Elementary School · Redwood City Elementary
3600 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,097 of 9,539
In Menlo Park
#5 of 6
public schools
In district
#9 of 12
Redwood City Elementary
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Menlo Park, CA, part of Redwood City Elementary. Garfield Elementary serves approximately 395 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,097 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Garfield Elementary show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Garfield Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
46% of students at Garfield Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Garfield Elementary — Students at Garfield Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Garfield Elementary Compares
See how Garfield Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3600 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garfield Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Encinal Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Atherton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Atherton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Connect Community Charter (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Redwood City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Menlo Park, see our Menlo Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WHERRY ACADEMY Redwood City | 0.2 mi | — |
| Everest Public High Redwood City | 0.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Synapse School Menlo Park | 0.5 mi | — |
| Connect Community Charter Redwood City | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory Redwood City | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Redwood City | 0.7 mi | — |
| Taft Elementary Redwood City | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Stanford Online High School Redwood City | 1.0 mi | — |
| STANFORD ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL Redwood City | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Encinal Elementary Atherton | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Hoover Elementary Redwood City | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| MENLO SCHOOL Atherton | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Summit Preparatory Charter High Redwood City | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Menlo Atherton | 1.2 mi | — |
| Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Atherton | 1.4 mi | — |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS ATHERTON Atherton | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| MiaPrep Online High School Menlo Park | 1.4 mi | — |
| NATIVITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Nativity Catholic School K-8 Menlo Park | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$215,871
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,169/mo
Population
40,230
College Educated
73.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Median Age
38.8
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| ALISO VIEJO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Aliso Viejo, CA | 5.7 |
| Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.7 |
| Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, CA | 5.7 |
| Ayer Elementary Fresno, CA | 5.7 |
| Bandini Street Elementary San Pedro, CA | 5.7 |
| Bell Avenue Elementary Sacramento, CA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary
What grades does Garfield Elementary serve?
Garfield Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elementary rank in CA?
Garfield Elementary ranks #6,097 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Garfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Garfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elementary?
94.7% of students at Garfield Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (650) 482-2405
Resources & Links
District
Redwood City Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,332
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,911
- District Rank
- #9 of 12
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