Garfield Elementary School

Summary:

Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 231 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 27th out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garfield Elementary School consistently performs below the DCPS and District of Columbia averages in academic assessments, with only 7.14% of 5th-grade students proficient in Math, compared to 28.78% for DCPS and 25.44% for the District. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (93.51%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 97.12% to 99.49% African American. Despite relatively high per-student spending, Garfield Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of DCPS elementary schools, with a ranking of 122 out of 128 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and has maintained a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

While nearby schools like Stanton Elementary, Turner Elementary, and Moten Elementary also struggle with low academic performance, Garfield Elementary consistently ranks lower, indicating that it may face additional challenges in supporting student learning. The school's persistently low academic outcomes and lack of improvement over time suggest the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the root causes of the school's challenges and improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4430 H St. SE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 671-6140

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,201

Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Johnson Middle School
High:	Ballou High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garfield Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.5%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 11. 49 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary School is $31,201, which is the 30^th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Garfield Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Garfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	13.40	106^th	111	4.5%
2011	6.87	111^th	111	0.0%
2012	8.43	112^th	112	0.0%
2014	11.89	103^rd	109	5.5%
2015	25.60	69^th	97	28.9%
2016	26.45	76^th	99	23.2%
2017	34.10	65^th	108	39.8%
2018	20.85	97^th	120	19.2%
2019	17.16	112^th	122	8.2%
2023	17.70	122^nd	128	4.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Garfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.57	87^th	110	20.9%
2019	16.18	108^th	117	7.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Garfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.35	68^th	90	24.4%
2019	28.37	73^rd	91	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Garfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.10	94^th	113	16.8%
2019	20.72	102^nd	113	9.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Garfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.89	78^th	100	22.0%
2019	21.19	95^th	106	10.4%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Garfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	457	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	476	476
1990	0	452	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1991	0	521	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1992	0	556	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
1993	0	503	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1994	0	508	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1995	0	550	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1996	0	550	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1997	0	587	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1998	0	548	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1999	0	552	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
2000	0	541	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2001	0	481	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2002	0	520	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2003	0	520	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2004	0	504	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2005	0	443	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2006	0	356	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2007	0	343	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2008	0	347	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2009	0	276	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2010	0	277	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2011	0	248	0	1	0	0	0	0	249
2012	0	242	0	0	0	0	0	0	242
2013	0	244	0	0	0	1	0	0	245
2014	0	265	0	0	0	1	0	0	266
2015	0	281	0	1	0	0	2	0	284
2016	0	312	0	4	0	0	1	0	317
2017	0	295	0	5	0	0	1	0	301
2018	0	300	0	1	0	0	0	0	301
2019	0	288	0	3	0	0	0	0	291
2020	0	284	0	4	0	0	0	0	288
2021	0	259	0	3	1	0	0	0	263
2022	0	240	0	5	0	0	0	0	245
2023	1	216	0	7	0	3	4	0	231

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	457	29.0	15.7	73.3
1989	476	31.0	15.3	70.4
1990	452	20.0	22.6	22.1
1991	521	21.0	24.8	18.4
1992	556	22.0	25.2	88.8
1993	503	29.0	17.3	87.1
1994	508	23.0	22.1	92.1
1995	550	23.0	23.9	90.7
1996	550	23.0	23.9	90.7
1997	587	24.0	24.5	94.9
1998	548	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	552	32.0	17.3	n/a
2000	541	35.0	15.5	85
2001	481	38.0	12.7	95.6
2002	520	n/a	n/a	66
2003	520	n/a	n/a	66
2004	504	35.0	14.4	77.8
2005	443	30.0	14.8	82.2
2006	356	17.0	20.9	83.7
2007	344	36.0	9.6	72.4
2008	347	7.0	49.6	78.1
2009	277	22.4	12.3	87.7
2010	277	21.0	13.1	93.5
2011	249	18.5	13.4	98.8
2012	242	16.5	14.6	72.3
2013	245	17.0	14.4	78
2014	266	18.2	14.5	98.9
2015	284	21.0	13.5	100
2016	317	21.0	15.0	100
2017	301	27.0	11.1	n/a
2018	301	21.5	14.0	n/a
2019	291	25.0	11.6	n/a
2020	288	23.5	12.2	n/a
2021	263	23.5	11.1	n/a
2022	245	21.5	11.3	n/a
2023	231	21.0	11.0	n/a

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	457	29.0	15.7	73.3
1989	476	31.0	15.3	70.4
1990	452	20.0	22.6	22.1
1991	521	21.0	24.8	18.4
1992	556	22.0	25.2	88.8
1993	503	29.0	17.3	87.1
1994	508	23.0	22.1	92.1
1995	550	23.0	23.9	90.7
1996	550	23.0	23.9	90.7
1997	587	24.0	24.5	94.9
1998	548	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	552	32.0	17.3	n/a
2000	541	35.0	15.5	85
2001	481	38.0	12.7	95.6
2002	520	n/a	n/a	66
2003	520	n/a	n/a	66
2004	504	35.0	14.4	77.8
2005	443	30.0	14.8	82.2
2006	356	17.0	20.9	83.7
2007	344	36.0	9.6	72.4
2008	347	7.0	49.6	78.1
2009	277	22.4	12.3	87.7
2010	277	21.0	13.1	93.5
2011	249	18.5	13.4	98.8
2012	242	16.5	14.6	72.3
2013	245	17.0	14.4	78
2014	266	18.2	14.5	98.9
2015	284	21.0	13.5	100
2016	317	21.0	15.0	100
2017	301	27.0	11.1	n/a
2018	301	21.5	14.0	n/a
2019	291	25.0	11.6	n/a
2020	288	23.5	12.2	n/a
2021	263	23.5	11.1	n/a
2022	245	21.5	11.3	n/a
2023	231	21.0	11.0	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,437 (10.9%)	$19,949 (89.1%)	$22,386
2020	$2,479 (11.6%)	$18,963 (88.4%)	$21,442
2021	$3,206 (13.4%)	$20,703 (86.6%)	$23,909
2022	$4,722 (16.4%)	$24,007 (83.6%)	$28,729
2023	$4,058 (13.0%)	$27,142 (87.0%)	$31,201

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 128 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)	5.7	10.7	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	39.7	28.6	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	22.7	15.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)	22.9	4.6	18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	41.4	41.3	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garfield Elementary School)	10.8	7.1	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	33.4	28.8	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)	8.1	10.7	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	291	231	20.6%
African American	288	216	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	4

Schools Near Garfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)			DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4430 H St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6140	231	21	11.0		1 (0.4%)	216 (93.5%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)			9.6	4.8			$31,201	$4,058	$27,142
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2335 Raynolds Place SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Rocketship Education DC PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 750-7177	529	26	20.4		0 (0.0%)	517 (97.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	16.8	123^rd of 126 public elementary schools	2.4%		15.6	123^rd of 128 public elementary schools	3.9%		9.8	7.1	7.3	12.2	3.7		$30,129	$6,016	$24,114
Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Naylor Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6180	313	36	8.8		1 (0.3%)	304 (97.1%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	30.1	83^rd of 126 public elementary schools	34.1%		27.2	97^th of 128 public elementary schools	24.2%	14		18.9	10.5	11.9	24.3	13.2	$33,457	$4,431	$29,026
Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3264 Stanton Rd. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3470	491	33	15.1		0 (0.0%)	483 (98.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15.2	125^th of 126 public elementary schools	0.8%		14.5	125^th of 128 public elementary schools	2.3%		1.5	3.9	8.1	3.1			$26,538	$4,151	$22,388
Moten Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1565 Morris Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1111	223	25	8.9		0 (0.0%)	217 (97.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	25.5	101^st of 126 public elementary schools	19.8%					(n/a)	7.1	13.8	12.0	14.8	17.2	20.0	$35,060	$4,296	$30,764
Malcolm X Elementary School at Green	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3409	195	24	8.2		0 (0.0%)	194 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.2	92^nd of 126 public elementary schools	27.0%					(n/a)	15.4	3.9	7.0	15.4	3.9	7.0	$38,008	$4,076	$33,932
I Dream PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2220 Branch Avenue SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	I Dream PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 922-7221	86	11	7.8		2 (2.3%)	80 (93.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$30,094	$3,404	$26,689
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-7735	329	21	15.5		0 (0.0%)	327 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$24,321	$3,734	$20,587
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 610-5323	469	37	12.7		0 (0.0%)	459 (97.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22.5	108^th of 126 public elementary schools	14.3%		15.1	124^th of 128 public elementary schools	3.1%	16	7.6	15.7		10.5	15.7		$22,701	$3,578	$19,122
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1409 V Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3500	410	34	12.0		1 (0.2%)	379 (92.4%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)	19.7			12.7			$24,981	$5,010	$19,971

Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary School?

Students at Garfield Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Garfield Elementary School in?

District of Columbia Public Schools

How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Garfield Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Garfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnson Middle School
High : Ballou High School

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