Excellent
#1305 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Garfield Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
420 Filbert St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
19.1:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,305 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#45 of 120
public schools
In district
#44 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Garfield Elementary serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,305 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Garfield Elementary show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 191 students, Garfield Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
30% 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 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Garfield Elementary Compares
See how Garfield Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
420 Filbert St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garfield Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Yick Wo Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Francisco Middle San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Sovereign Private School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Fusion Academy San Francisco San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| STERNE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Sterne School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| CUMBERLAND CHINESE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Stockton (Commodore) Children Center San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| The New School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Yick Wo Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Enlighten Academy San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| Spring Valley Elementary San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94133 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,025
Median Home Value
$1,519,100
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
Population
24,753
College Educated
54.9%
Homeownership
17.5%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
45.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary
What grades does Garfield Elementary serve?
Garfield Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 19.1:1. 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 #1,305 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Garfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% 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?
50.3% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (415) 291-7924
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #44 of 103
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