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Garfield Elementary School

2200 Freshwater Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#884 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
60-69%
34%
70-79%
47%
≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
67 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Garfield Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Garfield Elementary School located?
Garfield Elementary School is located in the Garfield neighborhood of Eureka, CA.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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