Garfield Elementary

Public K-5

 2240 Baltic Ave.
       Long Beach, CA  90810-3597


(562) 424-8167

District: Long Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3036th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,102 Help


Students who attend Garfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stephens Middle
High:    Cabrillo High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.8%
Asian:
11.7%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Compare Details Garfield Elementary ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 29th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.45. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.8%), Asian (11.7%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 22.9, which is the 12th best among 53 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary is $9,102, which is the 20th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Garfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield Elementary 3036th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Garfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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Long Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Beach Unified 649th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.28 3167th 4809 34.1%
2005 32.92 3113th 4822 35.4%
2006 25.69 3618th 4818 24.9%
2007 35.77 3181st 5113 37.8%
2008 28.00 3748th 5113 26.7%
2009 24.61 4092nd 5193 21.2%
2010 28.83 3937th 5314 25.9%
2011 33.85 3688th 5377 31.4%
2012 30.85 3883rd 5390 28.0%
2013 37.01 3525th 5530 36.3%
2015 39.61 3036th 5611 45.9%
2016 44.20 2820th 5614 49.8%
2017 43.78 2878th 5692 49.4%
2018 43.67 2923rd 5662 48.4%
2019 33.29 3671st 5789 36.6%
2021 27.07 999th 1417 29.5%
2022 38.60 3192nd 5883 45.7%
2023 41.45 3028th 5848 48.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.17 1651st 3246 49.1%
2019 31.21 2397th 3275 26.8%
2022 45.47 1438th 3311 56.6%
2023 55.89 951st 3240 70.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.53 1767th 5084 65.2%
2019 47.14 2601st 5173 49.7%
2021 35.55 719th 1110 35.2%
2022 46.17 2526th 5264 52.0%
2023 52.58 2185th 5355 59.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.50 3447th 5413 36.3%
2019 37.82 3242nd 5492 41.0%
2021 31.14 831st 1267 34.4%
2022 43.68 2768th 5635 50.9%
2023 48.88 2459th 5595 56.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 918th 2128 56.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 2376th 5431 56.3%
2019 29.24 3852nd 5510 30.1%
2021 24.70 950th 1272 25.3%
2022 33.12 3535th 5663 37.6%
2023 35.77 3345th 5627 40.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.80 98th 663 85.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.59 2252nd 4830 53.4%
2019 38.40 3065th 4963 38.2%
2022 44.24 2577th 5084 49.3%
2023 50.40 2206th 5079 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Open Quote Their test scores have been going up since 2012 and if they can keep that traction going they may become a much better rated school. But for now, I only see them as average, with some potential. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Garfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 112 201 244 552 2 n/a n/a 0 1111
1989 98 224 267 562 1 n/a n/a 0 1152
1990 98 210 260 576 1 n/a n/a 0 1145
1991 101 182 205 620 4 n/a n/a 0 1112
1992 101 170 210 590 2 n/a n/a 0 1073
1993 89 149 206 556 4 n/a n/a 0 1004
1994 15 125 156 583 2 n/a n/a 0 881
1995 16 167 172 667 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
1996 16 167 172 667 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
1997 20 164 179 731 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
1998 20 158 177 770 3 n/a n/a 0 1128
1999 24 179 165 823 1 n/a n/a 0 1192
2000 23 170 172 851 1 n/a n/a 0 1217
2001 20 134 158 887 0 n/a n/a 0 1199
2002 15 118 164 884 1 n/a n/a 0 1182
2003 15 118 164 884 1 n/a n/a 0 1182
2004 13 121 157 831 1 n/a n/a 0 1123
2005 11 116 154 801 1 n/a n/a 1 1084
2006 9 96 128 756 1 n/a n/a 0 990
2007 10 85 115 688 0 n/a n/a 0 898
2008 8 80 123 690 n/a n/a n/a 0 901
2009 10 72 117 659 0 14 3 0 875
2010 9 83 106 649 0 13 0 0 860
2011 8 69 113 659 1 15 7 0 872
2012 11 70 117 659 1 18 9 0 885
2013 6 63 104 633 1 13 16 0 836
2014 3 62 111 622 1 9 13 0 821
2015 6 46 101 598 0 7 14 0 772
2016 3 46 103 590 0 8 11 0 761
2017 3 42 98 583 0 8 14 0 748
2018 4 55 90 538 0 8 15 0 710
2019 3 61 83 538 0 8 13 0 706
2020 11 55 82 522 0 5 10 0 685
2021 9 47 79 499 0 2 5 0 641
2022 12 37 67 450 0 1 6 0 573
2023 9 44 67 446 0 1 6 0 573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1111 47.8 23.2 n/a
1989 1152 48.0 24.0 n/a
1990 1145 44.8 25.5 n/a
1991 1112 45.0 24.7 n/a
1992 1073 45.7 23.4 80.2
1993 1004 41.9 24.0 80.9
1994 881 37.6 23.4 85.8
1995 1023 43.4 23.6 94.1
1996 1023 43.4 23.6 94.1
1997 1096 50.0 21.9 95
1998 1128 53.4 21.1 94.9
1999 1192 54.9 21.7 95
2000 1217 57.0 21.4 92.7
2001 1199 64.1 18.7 89.2
2002 1182 62.7 18.9 93.4
2003 1182 62.7 18.9 93.4
2004 1123 58.2 19.3 94.7
2005 1084 56.4 19.2 97.3
2006 990 53.0 18.7 93.4
2007 898 48.6 18.5 94
2008 901 55.0 16.4 92.7
2009 875 45.0 17.0 95.2
2010 860 47.0 18.3 92.4
2011 872 n/a n/a 92.4
2012 885 35.0 25.2 n/a
2013 836 30.0 27.8 88.5
2014 821 30.5 26.9 93.1
2015 772 34.0 22.7 93.7
2016 761 32.0 23.7 90.5
2017 748 31.0 24.1 92.6
2018 710 30.0 23.6 91.7
2019 706 29.5 23.9 91.1
2020 685 n/a n/a 83.2
2021 641 26.5 24.1 76.3
2022 573 25.0 22.9 65.3
2023 573 25.0 22.9 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1111 47.8 23.2 n/a
1989 1152 48.0 24.0 n/a
1990 1145 44.8 25.5 n/a
1991 1112 45.0 24.7 n/a
1992 1073 45.7 23.4 80.2
1993 1004 41.9 24.0 80.9
1994 881 37.6 23.4 85.8
1995 1023 43.4 23.6 94.1
1996 1023 43.4 23.6 94.1
1997 1096 50.0 21.9 95
1998 1128 53.4 21.1 94.9
1999 1192 54.9 21.7 95
2000 1217 57.0 21.4 92.7
2001 1199 64.1 18.7 89.2
2002 1182 62.7 18.9 93.4
2003 1182 62.7 18.9 93.4
2004 1123 58.2 19.3 94.7
2005 1084 56.4 19.2 97.3
2006 990 53.0 18.7 93.4
2007 898 48.6 18.5 94
2008 901 55.0 16.4 92.7
2009 875 45.0 17.0 95.2
2010 860 47.0 18.3 92.4
2011 872 n/a n/a 92.4
2012 885 35.0 25.2 n/a
2013 836 30.0 27.8 88.5
2014 821 30.5 26.9 93.1
2015 772 34.0 22.7 93.7
2016 761 32.0 23.7 90.5
2017 748 31.0 24.1 92.6
2018 710 30.0 23.6 91.7
2019 706 29.5 23.9 91.1
2020 685 n/a n/a 83.2
2021 641 26.5 24.1 76.3
2022 573 25.0 22.9 65.3
2023 573 25.0 22.9 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Garfield Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
201395.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%95.0%97.0%
201495.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201687.0%0.0%0.0%13.0%91.0%99.0%98.0%91.0%89.0%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%94.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
201996.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
202096.0%0.0%0.8%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,102

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garfield Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3671st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3028th of 5848 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garfield Elementary)38.743.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)55.647.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary)4138.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)59.647.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garfield Elementary)30.135.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)5445.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary)37.527.4
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)52.540.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garfield Elementary)47.552.8
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Long Beach Unified)56.851.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary)32.325.8
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach Unified)4734.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Garfield Elementary)17.221.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Long Beach Unified)30.530.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706573
 18.8%
African American6144
 27.9%
American Indian00
Asian8367
 19.3%
Hispanic538446
 17.1%
Pacific Islander81
 87.5%
White39
 200%
Two or More Races136
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.1%69.1%
 22%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Garfield Elementary.

Garfield Elementary ranks 3036th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Garfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stephens Middle
High : Cabrillo High

Students at Garfield Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.


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