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Garfield Elementary School

1315 North Peach Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
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Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Red-White-Blue…Cubs stay true! No matter what, we do.

School Rankings

Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#651 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
75%
34%
73%
47%
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
Garfield Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods (Harold L.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
598 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Garfield Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garfield Elementary School offer ?
Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garfield Elementary School part of?
Garfield Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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