Garfield Elementary
2200 Freshwater Road, Eureka, CA 95503-9562
Summary
Garfield Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
72.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 570/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 318/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 73 |
| Low-Income Students | 20 (27.4%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.7 points from last year and fell 7.1 points over the full period. Math fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period. The latest results include grades 4 and 6, which were not included in the previous year.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.3% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 69.2% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 11.2 points ahead in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary ranks No. 570 of 4,657 in reading and No. 318 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Garfield Elementary compare with other schools in Eureka?
Garfield Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Eureka with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EurekaHow does Garfield Elementary compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
Garfield Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Humboldt CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield ElementaryThis school | 72.0% | 70.0% |
| Freshwater Elementary | 46.2% | 58.6% |
