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Garfield Elementary

San Leandro Unified · Alameda County · 13050 Aurora Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577-3159

(510) 618-4300

3/10
#4545
Rank 4545 out of 5,722
Top 79%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4598 · 20th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4229 · 26th percentile
Science2/10 · #4646 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

San Leandro sits just south of Oakland along the East Bay, a working-class city with a tight-knit feel and a mix of longtime residents and newer families drawn by relatively more affordable housing in an expensive region. Garfield Elementary serves a diverse community, and while its test scores currently rank in the lower tier statewide, it reflects the broader character of San Leandro — unpretentious and grounded. Families who are active in their school community and looking for a neighborhood school with room to grow may find it a comfortable fit, especially if they're drawn to the area's accessibility to the rest of the Bay Area without the intensity of nearby urban centers.

Student Demographics

150 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
84 (56%)
African American
18 (12%)
Filipino
15 (10%)
Asian
14 (9%)
Multiple Races
10 (7%)
American Indian
3 (2%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged129 (86%)
Students with Disabilities44 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

357
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.1
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 Programs4/10 · #3739 · 38th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found