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#832 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 46% in state
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, CO
A Thompson School District R-2j elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
720 COLORADO AVENUE, Loveland, CO 80537
- Math 35% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Garfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,746
Median home value
$460,100
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truscott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Sarah Milner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thompson School District R-2j
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #15 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loveland, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary School
What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?
Garfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Elementary School rank in CO?
Garfield Elementary School ranks #832 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Garfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Garfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (970) 613-6000
- Area population (ZIP 80537)
- 44,505
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80537; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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