Garfield Elementary School vs Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Olympia, Washington | Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,154 | #473 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24810 of 50,301 | #16731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 50.5).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 60.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is the larger school with 412 students compared with 314.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Julia Butler Hansen Elementary ranks higher (62.1 vs 50.5 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 Garfield Elementary School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 314. Julia Butler Hansen Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary rank in Washington?
Garfield Elementary School is 722nd of 1,154 and Julia Butler Hansen Elementary is 473rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).