Garfield Elementary School is located at 1640 22nd Avenue in the San Antonio area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 and is part of the Oakland Unified School District. Enrollment is about 483 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 24:1 based on the most recent federal data. Math proficiency is around 18%, and reading ability is about 16%, according to state test results. The gender mix is roughly 50% male and 50% female. Teachers emphasize bilingual education and basic academic skills to help students learn languages and critical skills in the classroom. Residences in proximity to the school generally fall within the price range of $600,000 to $900,000, a figure that many purchasers consider reasonably accessible in comparison to the overall housing market in Oakland. Some parents say that teachers try to make clear what students should learn, change how they help students when needed, and give students time to build their confidence. Garfield Elementary School is focused on improving lesson quality and increasing proficiency outcomes to become one of the premier elementary schools in California.