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Garfield Elementary

Summary:

Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 382 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spokane School District, which is ranked 123 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garfield Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of White students (62.04%) and students identifying as two or more races (18.59%) compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math consistently lower than the Spokane School District and Washington state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Garfield Elementary's ELA proficiency rate was 27.7%, compared to 48.46% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, the school's proficiency rate was 25.5%, compared to 38.41% for the district and 41.68% for the state.

While Garfield Elementary's performance is generally lower than the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Finch Elementary and Spokane Public Montessori, demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. These schools serve a more diverse student population and have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in academic achievement. Additionally, Garfield Elementary's consistently low rankings for specific student groups, such as male students and White students, may indicate potential equity issues within the school that require further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 222 W Knox Ave
       Spokane, WA  99205-4880

(509) 354-2700

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1024th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,304 Help


Students who attend Garfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Denny Yasuhara Middle School
High:    North Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
Two or more races:
18.6%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.8% Help


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Compare Details Garfield Elementary ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 31st among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62%), two or more races (18.6%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.8% 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 12.5. 19 elementary schools in the Spokane School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary is $19,304, which is the 10th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield Elementary 1024th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Garfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.70 252nd 1026 75.4%
2005 76.35 202nd 1031 80.4%
2006 60.58 408th 1051 61.2%
2007 60.53 416th 1069 61.1%
2008 63.82 385th 1067 63.9%
2009 73.19 243rd 1072 77.3%
2010 61.61 394th 1088 63.8%
2011 49.07 575th 1092 47.3%
2012 50.98 575th 1097 47.6%
2013 32.71 810th 1106 26.8%
2015 48.87 551st 1067 48.4%
2016 48.49 552nd 1053 47.6%
2017 26.35 802nd 1056 24.1%
2018 29.85 764th 1054 27.5%
2019 26.16 880th 1130 22.1%
2021 38.29 646th 1107 41.6%
2022 33.49 775th 1169 33.7%
2023 22.92 935th 1169 20.0%
2024 16.14 1024th 1168 12.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.26 259th 303 14.5%
2024 14.30 178th 188 5.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.03 457th 637 28.3%
2019 26.36 445th 566 21.4%
2021 61.54 52nd 158 67.1%
2022 63.67 113th 478 76.4%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.50 601st 835 28.0%
2019 35.72 684th 979 30.1%
2021 51.04 363rd 854 57.5%
2022 48.03 502nd 1019 50.7%
2023 30.48 761st 1013 24.9%
2024 27.98 788th 1024 23.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 709th 1004 29.4%
2019 29.52 809th 1068 24.3%
2021 29.06 716th 1008 29.0%
2022 29.48 788th 1100 28.4%
2023 24.11 856th 1094 21.8%
2024 28.62 797th 1093 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 733rd 999 26.6%
2019 27.52 817th 1075 24.0%
2021 49.20 470th 1025 54.1%
2022 39.47 645th 1113 42.0%
2023 24.94 853rd 1099 22.4%
2024 10.63 1036th 1099 5.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.04 41st 540 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Garfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.32 650th 833 22.0%
2019 18.40 897th 1027 12.7%
2021 38.64 585th 943 38.0%
2022 35.73 694th 1031 32.7%
2023 14.07 932nd 1011 7.8%
2024 10.59 964th 1009 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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 466 15 11 13 27 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 435 21 13 9 38 n/a n/a 0 516
1990 460 25 8 17 35 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 476 20 9 12 45 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 477 26 9 10 37 n/a n/a 0 559
1993 490 29 5 17 45 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 473 29 10 19 45 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 424 41 12 20 97 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 424 41 12 20 97 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 391 40 9 19 72 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 445 32 12 13 52 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 427 36 12 14 54 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 413 39 15 10 40 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 415 23 11 11 29 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 385 34 7 14 33 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 385 34 7 14 33 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 346 31 6 26 33 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 353 27 10 31 39 n/a n/a 2 462
2006 333 25 13 33 33 n/a n/a 19 456
2007 355 16 10 34 28 n/a n/a 25 468
2008 324 13 7 29 17 n/a n/a 31 421
2009 333 15 12 26 29 n/a n/a 49 464
2010 308 15 15 27 24 n/a n/a 59 448
2011 350 11 21 34 13 1 47 0 477
2012 332 20 14 29 20 8 53 0 476
2013 334 22 13 47 17 12 74 0 519
2014 334 19 12 59 21 15 81 0 541
2015 309 17 15 64 17 17 79 0 518
2016 295 21 14 57 15 4 70 0 476
2017 298 19 7 58 4 5 67 0 458
2018 275 19 8 60 6 7 70 0 445
2019 277 16 6 61 7 4 69 1 441
2020 264 17 3 44 5 11 67 1 412
2021 237 18 2 43 4 8 64 0 376
2022 242 19 1 41 5 8 78 0 394
2023 237 12 2 44 9 7 71 0 382

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 532 27.0 19.7 0
1989 516 26.0 19.8 n/a
1990 545 26.3 20.7 0
1991 562 25.5 22.0 n/a
1992 559 26.5 21.0 n/a
1993 586 26.8 21.9 n/a
1994 576 26.8 21.5 n/a
1995 594 25.8 23.0 n/a
1996 594 25.8 23.0 n/a
1997 531 24.8 21.4 n/a
1998 554 28.2 19.6 n/a
1999 543 28.0 19.4 n/a
2000 517 28.6 18.1 n/a
2001 489 27.4 17.8 n/a
2002 473 26.4 17.9 65.5
2003 473 26.4 17.9 65.5
2004 442 26.0 17.0 68.3
2005 462 25.5 18.1 62.4
2006 456 24.9 18.3 77.1
2007 468 26.0 18.0 63
2008 421 24.0 17.5 66.9
2009 464 24.0 19.3 74.5
2010 448 27.1 16.5 88.7
2011 477 27.2 17.5 69.8
2012 476 27.9 17.0 68.3
2013 519 32.9 15.7 73.2
2014 541 n/a n/a 73
2015 518 36.0 14.3 73.7
2016 476 36.0 13.2 73.9
2017 458 34.7 13.1 72.3
2018 445 36.1 12.3 72.1
2019 441 32.2 13.6 71
2020 412 29.7 13.8 74
2021 376 26.5 14.1 69.1
2022 394 30.9 12.7 74.4
2023 382 30.4 12.5 78.8

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 532 27.0 19.7 0
1989 516 26.0 19.8 n/a
1990 545 26.3 20.7 0
1991 562 25.5 22.0 n/a
1992 559 26.5 21.0 n/a
1993 586 26.8 21.9 n/a
1994 576 26.8 21.5 n/a
1995 594 25.8 23.0 n/a
1996 594 25.8 23.0 n/a
1997 531 24.8 21.4 n/a
1998 554 28.2 19.6 n/a
1999 543 28.0 19.4 n/a
2000 517 28.6 18.1 n/a
2001 489 27.4 17.8 n/a
2002 473 26.4 17.9 65.5
2003 473 26.4 17.9 65.5
2004 442 26.0 17.0 68.3
2005 462 25.5 18.1 62.4
2006 456 24.9 18.3 77.1
2007 468 26.0 18.0 63
2008 421 24.0 17.5 66.9
2009 464 24.0 19.3 74.5
2010 448 27.1 16.5 88.7
2011 477 27.2 17.5 69.8
2012 476 27.9 17.0 68.3
2013 519 32.9 15.7 73.2
2014 541 n/a n/a 73
2015 518 36.0 14.3 73.7
2016 476 36.0 13.2 73.9
2017 458 34.7 13.1 72.3
2018 445 36.1 12.3 72.1
2019 441 32.2 13.6 71
2020 412 29.7 13.8 74
2021 376 26.5 14.1 69.1
2022 394 30.9 12.7 74.4
2023 382 30.4 12.5 78.8

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201682.2%0.0%1.4%9.6%91.8%89.0%91.8%87.7%93.2%89.0%
201788.4%1.5%2.9%5.8%1.5%92.8%94.2%94.2%88.4%92.8%94.2%
201885.9%0.0%3.9%6.4%2.6%92.3%92.3%94.9%93.6%92.3%92.3%
201980.7%1.2%2.4%4.8%6.0%83.1%83.1%86.8%84.3%86.8%83.1%
202086.7%3.3%1.7%5.0%3.3%91.7%90.0%90.0%91.7%90.0%91.7%91.7%91.7%90.0%
202188.9%1.9%0.0%1.9%0.0%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%
202284.7%1.4%1.4%1.4%2.8%88.9%88.9%88.9%86.1%88.9%86.1%86.1%86.1%88.9%
202381.4%0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%83.1%83.1%88.1%83.1%83.1%84.8%84.8%84.8%83.1%
202483.3%6.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%85.4%85.4%85.4%85.4%85.4%85.4%85.4%85.4%85.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Garfield Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201887.8%0.0%2.4%0.0%7.3%90.2%90.2%90.2%87.8%90.2%90.2%
201989.7%1.5%0.0%1.5%4.4%95.6%91.2%95.6%94.1%95.6%91.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.8%1.1%2.7%4.7%93.3%94.6%93.9%93.0%94.4%94.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $890 (5.2%) $16,239 (94.8%) $17,128
2020 $1,375 (9.8%) $12,689 (90.2%) $14,064
2021 $983 (5.5%) $16,847 (94.5%) $17,830
2022 $2,454 (12.7%) $16,850 (87.3%) $19,304

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 880th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 935th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary)39.321.3
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Garfield Elementary)38.630.4
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary)5230.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Garfield Elementary)3031.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary)48.846.3
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Garfield Elementary)4027.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Garfield Elementary)4046.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary)56.347.8
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.147.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.846
 11.8%
6th Grade Math (Garfield Elementary)32.839.1
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.834.4
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.735.9
 11.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary)49.332.9
 16.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Garfield Elementary)35.130.2
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Garfield Elementary)4046.3
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students441382
 13.4%
African American1612
 25%
American Indian79
 28.6%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic6144
 27.9%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White277237
 14.4%
Two or More Races6971
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%78.8%
 7.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Garfield Elementary.

Students who attend Garfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denny Yasuhara Middle School
High : North Central High School

Students at Garfield Elementary are 62% White, 19% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Garfield Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Washington elementary schools.


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