Garfield Elementary School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 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
Madison Elementary School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
203 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Olympia, Washington | Madison Elementary School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,154 | #519 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24810 of 50,301 | #17936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 50.5).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 60.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.5).
- •Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 203.
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 Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (60.4 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 Madison Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 314. Madison Elementary School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Madison Elementary School rank in Washington?
Garfield Elementary School is 722nd of 1,154 and Madison Elementary School is 519th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).