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Garfield Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
7425 South Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201 · (562) 927-1915 · Part of Montebello Unified School District
Students
455
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Garfield Elementary
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency13%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts18%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
7425 South Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten80
Grade 164
Grade 271
Grade 388
Grade 471
Grade 581
Enrollment over time
551’20
502’21
499’22
499’23
455’24
Down 17.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 98%Black <1%White <1%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.