Excellent
#91 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 4% in state
Garfield Elementary
Elementary School · Garfield School District · Garfield, WA
An elementary school in Garfield, WA where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
POB 398, Garfield, WA 99130
- Math 44% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Garfield Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Garfield Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,750
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Garfield School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary is listed in Garfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Garfield, WA, part of Garfield School District, serving approximately 51 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary
What grades does Garfield Elementary serve?
Garfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 10.2:1. 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 WA?
Garfield Elementary ranks #91 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Garfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% 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?
80.4% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (509) 635-1331
- Area population (ZIP 99130)
- 847
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 99130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.