Below Average
#1863 of 2,228 schools in WA
Garfield Elementary
Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
A Spokane School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
222 W Knox Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
- Math 25% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$72,547
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enlightium AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 3,798 | Compare → |
| Spokane Public MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #49 of 57
- District spending per student
- $18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,863 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% 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 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 11.7:1. 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 #1,863 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Garfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% 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?
81.8% 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
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (509) 354-2700
- Area population (ZIP 99205)
- 43,340
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 99205; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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