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Garfield Elementary

Garfield Elementary · Humboldt County · 2200 Freshwater Road, Eureka, CA 95503-9562

(707) 442-5471 · www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/garfield_sd/

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10/10
#189
Rank 189 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #204 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #252 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #114 · 98th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the redwood-lined community of Eureka on California's rugged North Coast, Garfield Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with particularly strong showings in science — fitting for a school surrounded by some of the most remarkable natural ecosystems in the world. Families who love the outdoors, value tight-knit community, and want serious academics without the hustle of a big city tend to thrive here. Eureka itself has a quirky, artsy, small-town feel with easy access to state parks, the Pacific, and Humboldt Bay, making it a genuinely special place to raise kids who are curious about the world around them.

Student Demographics

44 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
35 (80%)
Hispanic
5 (11%)
Multiple Races
3 (7%)
Asian
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged15 (34%)
Students with Disabilities8 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

73
Enrollment
4.8
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
6.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5664 · 6th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.