Established in 1980 and named after the 20th president of the United States, the James Garfield Elementary School is a public school in the Long Beach Unified School District. The school mascot, the Tigers, represents the school's mission, which encourages students to take responsibility, inspire kindness, set goals, excel in learning and demonstrate respect. Students at Garfield Elementary advance at an above-average rate in core studies, like math, English, science, reading and social studies.
Garfield Elementary also sponsors WRAP, a no-cost, expanded learning and afterschool program featuring academics, art, sports and tutoring. The WRAP program is available to students during the summer and school year. Garfield Elementary participates in the Youth Sports program sponsored by the city of Long Beach, which includes flag football, tee-ball, volleyball and soccer. Garfield Elementary has a strict dress code policy and supports the Safe and Civil Schools Project, a zero-tolerance bullying prevention plan to prevent verbal, social, physical, emotional and cyberbullying.
At Garfield, students go above and beyond in a safe and inclusive environment.
Garfield Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2240 Baltic Ave,
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Claire Alvarez
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
661:1
Student Diversity
Male
56%
Female
44%
Hispanic
77.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.7%
Black
7.7%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/4/2024
I have taught at several schools in the district, and this is by far the most welcoming school I've been at. The teachers in both lower and upper grades are dedicated and work hard to make this lower income school the best it can be. The hallways and rooms are clean. The restrooms and drinking fount...
2/12/2024
The fact that by default there is no one to answer the phone and that messages are not returned says a lot about this school.
2/7/2023
My son is in 5th grade and has attended this school since TK. We sent his older brother to Los Cerritos because Garfield had such a low rating on this site when he was entering kindergarten (3 in 2012). Due to transportation and other issues we decided to let our second son attend Garfield. Fortunat...
6/12/2018
I was very unhappy in the manner in which the administration deals with bullying and the lack of support it gave my child's teacher. Principal seems afraid to be called out as racist in dealing with bullying, which only empowers the bully. As a result of her inaction, it runs rampant in the school.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$485K - $881K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$723,707
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
55%
Average Household Income
$78,299
% of College Grads
20.7%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,242 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.8%
Homes for Rent
$2,100 per month
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- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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- Soccer
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- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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Garfield Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Long Beach, CA and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 573 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Garfield Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $723,707. Discover additional schools in the area, like Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School, Educational Partnership High School, Long Beach Polytechnic High School, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garfield Elementary School.