Garfield Elementary School
Olympia, WA · Olympia School District · Grades PK-5
890th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Garfield Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary School 890th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Garfield Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 138 students tested
Garfield Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 338 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.2% | 52.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 16.0% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.3% | 15.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 9.4% | 6.8% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Garfield Elementary School
Typical home value $581K in zip 98502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Lincoln Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.6 mi away616th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 4Leland P Brown ElementaryOlympia School District · 1.6 mi away717th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 6Madison Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.6 mi away493rd of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 8Roosevelt Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 1.7 mi away337th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 5Julia Butler Hansen ElementaryOlympia School District · 1.9 mi away681st of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 6Tumwater Hill ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.2 mi away476th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 9Pioneer Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 2.8 mi away234th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 5McLane Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 2.8 mi away665th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield Elementary School in?
Garfield Elementary School is part of the Olympia School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is Garfield Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary School 890th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
White 53%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 7% (338 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98502 is $581K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.