Freshwater Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Garfield Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
73 students
| Measure | Freshwater Elementary Eureka, California | Garfield Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1649 of 5,693 | #169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21721 of 50,301 | #3890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 283 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69.5% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 54.9).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 67%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 48.8%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 28.3).
- •Freshwater Elementary is the larger school with 283 students compared with 73.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freshwater Elementary better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Freshwater Elementary and Garfield Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freshwater Elementary: 283. Garfield Elementary: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freshwater Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Freshwater Elementary is 1649th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 169th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).