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Garfield Elementary

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 2240 Baltic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810-3597

(562) 424-8167

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6/10
#2772
Rank 2772 out of 5,722
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2670 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2587 · 55th percentile
Science4/10 · #3427 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Garfield Elementary sits in the working-class west side of Long Beach, a neighborhood with a strong sense of community and deep roots in the city's diverse fabric. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with solid English and math scores and room to grow in science — making it a reasonable choice for families looking for a neighborhood school with a grounded, inclusive environment. Long Beach itself has a lot to offer — beaches, parks, a bustling downtown — and for families putting down roots in the 90810 zip code, Garfield is a familiar, community-connected option worth considering.

Student Demographics

239 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
181 (76%)
Filipino
28 (12%)
Asian
12 (5%)
African American
12 (5%)
White
7 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners83 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged193 (81%)
Students with Disabilities32 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

536
Enrollment
20.5
Teachers (FTE)
26.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.6
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 Programs7/10 · #2164 · 64th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found