Garfield Elementary School

Summary:

Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toppenish, Washington, serving 333 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a student population that is predominantly Hispanic and Native American.

Garfield Elementary School's academic performance is well below state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.84% of Garfield students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.63% statewide and 25.55% in the Toppenish School District. In Math, only 15.34% of Garfield students were proficient or better, compared to 41.68% statewide and 16.4% in the district. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in Washington, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's demographic factors may contribute to its academic challenges. Garfield Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 89%) and Native American students (around 8%) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Simcoe Elementary School, Adams Elementary, and Camas Elementary. Additionally, Garfield has a very high percentage of students (around 92%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 505 Madison Ave
       Toppenish, WA  98948-1173


(509) 865-4575

District: Toppenish School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1122nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,368 Help


Students who attend Garfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Toppenish Middle School
High:    Toppenish High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.5%
American Indian:
8.1%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garfield Elementary School ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Toppenish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.5%), American Indian (8.1%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Toppenish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 15.8. 2 elementary schools in the Toppenish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield Elementary School is $18,368. 2 elementary schools in the Toppenish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield Elementary School 1122nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Garfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Toppenish School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Toppenish School District 237th of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.22 918th 1026 10.5%
2005 9.15 980th 1031 4.9%
2006 23.57 874th 1051 16.8%
2007 20.52 917th 1069 14.2%
2008 21.68 906th 1067 15.1%
2009 15.54 965th 1072 10.0%
2010 8.63 1048th 1088 3.7%
2011 8.73 1052nd 1092 3.7%
2012 17.82 974th 1097 11.2%
2013 17.08 993rd 1106 10.2%
2015 5.11 1045th 1067 2.1%
2016 6.53 1014th 1053 3.7%
2018 12.97 964th 1054 8.5%
2019 16.38 980th 1130 13.3%
2021 7.78 1073rd 1107 3.1%
2022 7.02 1137th 1169 2.7%
2023 12.47 1068th 1169 8.6%
2024 7.43 1122nd 1168 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.12 300th 333 9.9%
2024 17.54 294th 320 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.41 714th 979 27.1%
2021 13.04 825th 854 3.4%
2022 9.80 993rd 1019 2.6%
2023 20.65 898th 1013 11.4%
2024 13.87 954th 1024 6.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.70 57th 61 6.6%
2019 52.45 24th 64 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.23 917th 1004 8.7%
2019 19.87 905th 1068 15.3%
2022 9.14 1063rd 1100 3.4%
2023 15.68 966th 1094 11.7%
2024 14.23 981st 1093 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.68 776th 999 22.3%
2019 16.10 939th 1075 12.7%
2022 9.43 1063rd 1113 4.5%
2023 9.68 1055th 1099 4.0%
2024 5.03 1083rd 1099 1.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 373rd 540 30.9%
2019 39.57 438th 697 37.2%
2021 20.55 432nd 501 13.8%
2022 16.90 649th 694 6.5%
2023 22.51 538th 633 15.0%
2024 16.58 589th 651 9.5%
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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 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 68 2 0 216 61 n/a n/a 0 347
1989 62 2 3 204 61 n/a n/a 0 332
1990 64 1 2 189 60 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 52 0 0 244 63 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 43 0 0 250 67 n/a n/a 0 360
1993 41 0 0 277 66 n/a n/a 0 384
1994 50 2 0 314 85 n/a n/a 0 451
1995 36 4 1 379 81 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 36 4 1 379 81 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 41 4 1 404 81 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 32 5 2 379 76 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 29 3 1 407 55 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 24 1 1 391 58 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 27 0 1 373 66 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 23 0 3 329 58 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 23 0 3 329 58 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 15 0 1 336 64 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 12 0 0 350 52 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 12 1 0 326 56 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 8 1 0 332 60 n/a n/a 1 402
2008 8 0 0 349 61 n/a n/a 0 418
2009 9 0 0 328 61 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 9 0 0 326 63 n/a n/a 0 398
2011 9 0 0 331 53 0 5 0 398
2012 12 0 0 338 47 0 7 0 404
2013 8 0 0 355 41 0 4 0 408
2014 14 0 1 361 37 0 7 0 420
2015 6 0 1 346 43 0 6 0 402
2016 6 0 0 359 36 0 4 0 405
2017 6 1 1 352 43 0 3 0 406
2018 11 1 1 354 44 0 4 0 415
2019 8 4 0 349 37 0 4 0 402
2020 6 1 0 319 34 0 4 0 364
2021 4 1 0 306 34 0 3 0 348
2022 3 3 0 302 27 0 3 0 338
2023 2 3 0 298 27 0 3 0 333

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 347 17.0 20.4 0
1989 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
1990 316 16.7 18.9 0
1991 359 17.5 20.5 n/a
1992 360 22.1 16.2 n/a
1993 384 21.9 17.5 n/a
1994 451 24.0 18.8 n/a
1995 501 25.5 19.6 n/a
1996 501 25.5 19.6 n/a
1997 531 25.0 21.2 n/a
1998 494 27.0 18.3 n/a
1999 495 26.0 19.0 n/a
2000 475 26.0 18.3 n/a
2001 467 27.0 17.3 n/a
2002 413 22.2 18.6 84
2003 413 22.2 18.6 84
2004 416 22.0 18.9 83.4
2005 414 22.1 18.7 83.8
2006 395 19.6 20.2 87.8
2007 402 20.9 19.2 87.3
2008 418 22.0 19.0 90.9
2009 398 22.0 18.1 91
2010 398 20.0 19.9 91.2
2011 398 18.0 22.1 99.2
2012 404 19.3 20.9 99.3
2013 408 19.3 21.1 99.3
2014 420 n/a n/a 98.8
2015 402 23.0 17.4 96.8
2016 405 21.0 19.2 94.8
2017 406 21.0 19.3 81.3
2018 415 21.0 19.7 96.1
2019 402 21.1 18.9 95
2020 364 20.0 18.1 91.2
2021 348 20.0 17.3 87.9
2022 338 22.0 15.3 89.3
2023 333 21.0 15.8 92.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 17.0 20.4 0
1989 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
1990 316 16.7 18.9 0
1991 359 17.5 20.5 n/a
1992 360 22.1 16.2 n/a
1993 384 21.9 17.5 n/a
1994 451 24.0 18.8 n/a
1995 501 25.5 19.6 n/a
1996 501 25.5 19.6 n/a
1997 531 25.0 21.2 n/a
1998 494 27.0 18.3 n/a
1999 495 26.0 19.0 n/a
2000 475 26.0 18.3 n/a
2001 467 27.0 17.3 n/a
2002 413 22.2 18.6 84
2003 413 22.2 18.6 84
2004 416 22.0 18.9 83.4
2005 414 22.1 18.7 83.8
2006 395 19.6 20.2 87.8
2007 402 20.9 19.2 87.3
2008 418 22.0 19.0 90.9
2009 398 22.0 18.1 91
2010 398 20.0 19.9 91.2
2011 398 18.0 22.1 99.2
2012 404 19.3 20.9 99.3
2013 408 19.3 21.1 99.3
2014 420 n/a n/a 98.8
2015 402 23.0 17.4 96.8
2016 405 21.0 19.2 94.8
2017 406 21.0 19.3 81.3
2018 415 21.0 19.7 96.1
2019 402 21.1 18.9 95
2020 364 20.0 18.1 91.2
2021 348 20.0 17.3 87.9
2022 338 22.0 15.3 89.3
2023 333 21.0 15.8 92.8

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

Garfield Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.7%0.0%0.0%1.8%96.4%98.2%98.2%96.4%98.2%98.2%
201793.9%0.0%0.0%1.5%1.5%95.5%97.0%100.0%95.5%97.0%97.0%
201894.7%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.0%96.5%98.3%98.3%100.0%100.0%98.3%
202082.1%0.0%1.8%0.0%0.0%87.5%92.9%98.2%92.9%92.9%91.1%91.1%91.1%92.9%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202497.5%2.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $949 (6.8%) $13,028 (93.2%) $13,976
2020 $722 (7.3%) $9,132 (92.7%) $9,855
2021 $1,602 (9.9%) $14,554 (90.1%) $16,156
2022 $2,214 (12.1%) $16,153 (87.9%) $18,368

Data source: Washington 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 980th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1068th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)38.727.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toppenish School District)32.822.9
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Garfield Elementary School)5025
 25%
   3rd Grade Math (Toppenish School District)42.627
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)22.911.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Toppenish School District)25.218.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Garfield Elementary School)24.317.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Toppenish School District)3018.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)49.432.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Toppenish School District)35.627.1
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Garfield Elementary School)36.432.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (Toppenish School District)33.318.6
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Garfield Elementary School)19.724.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Toppenish School District)20.923.4
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garfield Elementary School)37.323.3
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Toppenish School District)30.725.5
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Garfield Elementary School)36.424.4
 11.9%
   All Grades Math (Toppenish School District)27.317.4
 9.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Garfield Elementary School)19.724.5
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Toppenish School District)19.522.5
 3.1%
   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 Students402333
 17.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian3727
 27%
Asian00
Hispanic349298
 14.6%
Pacific Islander00
White82
 75%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%92.8%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield Elementary School

Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Washington elementary schools.

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

Middle : Toppenish Middle School
High : Toppenish High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended Garfield Elementary School.

Students at Garfield Elementary School are 89% Hispanic, 8% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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