At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
454
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
98%+32.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Garfield Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Oakland, California. The school enrolls 454 students. It is part of the Oakland Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictOakland Unified
County6001
CityOakland
ZIP94606
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062805004265
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment454
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino57.0%
Black / African American18.1%
Asian17.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races5.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.6%
Hispanic
57.0%
Black
18.1%
Asian
17.1%
Two+
5.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.