Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olympia, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces challenges in academic performance, with lower test scores compared to the Olympia School District and the state of Washington.
Garfield Elementary's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than nearby schools like McKenny Elementary, McLane Elementary School, and Pioneer Elementary School. Only 40.54% of Garfield students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63.6% in the Olympia School District and 52.86% statewide. In math, 36.91% of Garfield students were proficient or better, compared to 50.54% in the Olympia School District and 41.04% statewide. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 64.96%, likely contributes to these academic challenges.
Despite the district's investment in Garfield Elementary, with high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance has declined over the years, from a high ranking of 147th out of 1,067 Washington elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 770th out of 1,169 in 2022-2023. This decline is evident across all student subgroups, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance.
Students at Garfield Elementary School are 54% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Garfield Elementary School ranks 770th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Garfield Elementary School.
Olympia School District
Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Jefferson Middle SchoolHigh : Capital High School