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School Comparison

Garfield Elementary
vs.
Spokane Public Montessori

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Garfield Elementary
Spokane Public Montessori
  • Spokane Public Montessori reported a higher gifted & talented than Garfield Elementary (71 vs. 4).
  • Garfield Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spokane Public Montessori (140 vs. 91).
  • Garfield Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spokane Public Montessori (265.3:1 vs. 252.7:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Garfield Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Spokane Public Montessori (140 vs. 91).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Spokane Public Montessori reported a higher gifted & talented than Garfield Elementary (71 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Garfield Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Spokane Public Montessori (9 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Garfield Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Spokane Public Montessori (265.3:1 vs. 252.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Garfield Elementary
$18,333.81
Spokane Public Montessori
$18,333.81
Local revenue share
Garfield Elementary
23.2%
Spokane Public Montessori
23.2%
State revenue share
Garfield Elementary
62%
Spokane Public Montessori
62%
Federal revenue share
Garfield Elementary
14.8%
Spokane Public Montessori
14.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Garfield Elementary
35.2%
Spokane Public Montessori
35.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Spokane County
$73,513
Spokane County
$73,513
Poverty rate
Spokane County
12.3%
Spokane County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Spokane County
32.1%
Spokane County
32.1%
Unemployment rate
Spokane County
4.5%
Spokane County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.