Very Good
#705 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 32% in state
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA
A Yakima School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
612 N 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
- Math 24% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,604/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), 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
$60,050
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barge-lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Marquette Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 412 | 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.
Yakima School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #9 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elementary School is listed in Yakima 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 Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% 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 Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 15:1. 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 #705 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Garfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% 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?
95.2% 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
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (509) 573-5700
- Area population (ZIP 98902)
- 45,377
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 98902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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