Garfield Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Virginia 22150 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#985 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#19055 of 50,301 nationally
About Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary located in Springfield, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 315 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 985th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 315.
There are 22 schools in Springfield; Garfield Elementary ranks 21st of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Garfield Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Garfield Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Crestwood Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
582 students · 1.2 km away
Lynbrook Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
595 students · 1.7 km away
Lewis High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,658 students · 1.7 km away
Forestdale Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
537 students · 1.7 km away
Springfield Estates Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students · 2.3 km away
Key Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
700 students · 2.4 km away
West Springfield Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students · 2.7 km away
Keene Mill Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
813 students · 2.8 km away
North Springfield Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 3.1 km away
Irving Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,204 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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316 students
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316 students
Dudley Elementary
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317 students
Mary T. Christian Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Rockfish River Elementary
Afton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Elementary a good school?
Garfield Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #985 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Garfield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Garfield Elementary ranks #985 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #19055 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary had 315 students in 2025.
Is Garfield Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Garfield Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garfield Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Garfield Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.