Garfield Elementary School
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: (360) 596-6900
District: Olympia School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 331 students • 14 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School, located in Olympia, Washington, serves grades K-5 in the Olympia School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Washington to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Garfield Elementary School is a public school in the Olympia School District located in Olympia, WA. The principal of Garfield Elementary School is Robert Hodges. As of 2014, the students are 53.2% White, non-Hispanic; 20.5% Hispanic; 13.3% Multiracial; 9.4% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.7% Black, non-Hispanic; and 0.9% Native American or Native Alaskan. 60.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Garfield Elementary School is 14:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 53.2% | 70.6% | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 9.9% | 21.1% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.4% | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.4% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 60.1% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 2% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 4.9 mi | |
| 2 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 5.1 mi | |
| 3 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 13.4 mi | |
| 4 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 15.6 mi | |
| 5 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 20 mi | |
| 6 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 21.6 mi | |
| 7 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 25.3 mi | |
| 8 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 26.6 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 28.8 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 29 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 30.1 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 33.1 mi | |
| 13 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 33.8 mi | |
| 14 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 37.7 mi | |
| 15 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 38.8 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 39.1 mi | |
| 17 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 40.8 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 41.4 mi | |
| 19 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 43.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 5.2 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 36.5 mi | |
| 3 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 42.5 mi | |
| 4 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 42.7 mi | |
| 5 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 44.1 mi | |
| 6 | Ridgetop | Silverdale | WA | 44.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 17 mi. |
| McChord AFB | 20.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 37.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 46.3 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 47.2 mi. |
