Garfield Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Garfield Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
308 students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1834 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
114
Grade 1 Students
39
48
Grade 2 Students
40
65
Grade 3 Students
52
62
Grade 4 Students
42
60
Grade 5 Students
48
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
56%
45%
% Black
17%
3%
% White
17%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
14%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%