Below Average
#1894 of 2,228 schools in WA
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Olympia School District · Olympia, WA
An Olympia School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
325 PLYMOUTH ST NW, Olympia, WA 98502
- Math 34% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olympia), 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
$87,154
Median home value
$496,500
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98502; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Olympia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Leland P Brown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 282 | 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.
Olympia School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $17,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary School is listed in Olympia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olympia, WA, part of Olympia School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,894 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elementary School
What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?
Garfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 14.1:1. 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 WA?
Garfield Elementary School ranks #1,894 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Garfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
61.8% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (360) 596-6900
- Area population (ZIP 98502)
- 35,043
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 98502; 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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