Garfield Elementary School
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970) 613-6000
District: Thompson R2-J School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 213 students
Garfield Elementary School, located in Loveland, Colorado, serves grades K-5 in the Thompson R2-J School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Loveland, CO. 213 students attend Garfield Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) data from Colorado Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - CO CMAS - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - CO PSAT/SAT - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education. |
Posted: August 8, 2026
Small and GREAT! I cant say enough good things about the staff. They truly care for their students.
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Posted: March 25, 2023
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Posted: March 25, 2023
This School has gone above and beyond to help my child thrive and was shocked at their ratings.
I know if my child is getting this kind of attention then other students are as well.
I couldn't be happier with the staff and this school overall
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Posted: December 5, 2022
These results mean absolutely nothing unless all you care about are tests. The students at Garfield are thriving because the staff is outstanding! It takes a village and everyone at Garfield is committed to the success of the students. We adore this school and feel so lucky our children go here.
Posted: December 5, 2022
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Posted: September 1, 2021
Love this school. Great teachers and staff.
Posted: September 1, 2021
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Posted: April 27, 2021
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Posted: April 27, 2021
My kiddos both have IEPs and have been in this school since kindergarten. They will be in 5th grade next year. The attention and care they are given is absolutely amazing. The staff goes above and beyond. The lisa program is felt all throughout the curriculum. The environment is inclusive and kind. Mr. Kleiber is an incredible principal!!!! I wish I had a principal like him when I was a kid. He is fun and caring. I cannot say enough good things about this school. My children have blossomed here, I wouldn't want them anywhere else. Not only are their IEPs taken seriously their emotional and social well being are as well. The PRIDE values are felt throughout. Any bullying is taken seriously and dealt with appropriately. We feel a part of the garfield community and are very proud to be a part of it. Ms. Bess and Mrs. Larson are amazing people. Absolute blessings!!! There is not enough room here for all of the great things I could list about every teacher and member of the staff. They are the right people in the right jobs. The care they have for what they do brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. I am so grateful for Garfield elementary. My darlings love going to school and I know that this is not the case for many students.
Posted: February 7, 2020
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Posted: February 7, 2020
We have been very happy with our choice to enroll our children at Garfield Elementary. The teachers are dedicated, the leadership from Principal Kleiber is strong and dedicated. We have zero qualms about the staff, and the school will be getting upgrades in 2021 thanks to an increase in funding. Both us and our kids are very happy with Garfield in every way.
Posted: February 7, 2020
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Posted: February 7, 2020
The Principal Mr. Kleiber is amazing, his energy and devotion to his students is wonderful.
Posted: August 22, 2016
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Posted: August 22, 2016
This is a wonderful neighborhood school. The LISA program is a felt throughout the curriculum, bringing a refreshing feel to the school. The teachers and staff truly like what they do, and work to make sure all students feel welcome everyday!
Posted: May 7, 2015
This is a wonderful, small neighborhood arts school in downtown Loveland that integrates the arts into all subject areas. My students have had teachers who have challenged them and opened many new horizons. We have a fantastic principal and integrated arts coordinator who accept nothing but the best, and who are always open to new ideas. The extracurricular offerings are varied - drama club, mural club, choir, Destination Imagination, Spelling Club, Chess Club...truly something for everyone. Garfield values high standards, helping boost both high and low students, and the staff is wonderful.
Posted: April 24, 2015
Small school and caring teachers. The GT program challenges advanced learners and the interventions are many to help those who struggle. Art, music, and movement are integrated into every subject area. I will miss it when my 3rd child moves on to middle school!
Posted: February 24, 2014
HORRIBLE!!! My child had an IEP and they did nothing, did not help one bit. They tore my child's confidence down, so bad that the teachers now believe it could take a year or 2 to get back on track! My child was bullied and nothing was done!
Posted: December 5, 2012
Amazing Staff! I school of choice my child and have never regretted it! He is constantly challenged and enjoys it!
Posted: September 4, 2012
I have one son who attended Garfield for six years and another son who is about to finish his sixth year. We have found it to be a wonderful neighborhood school with a special emphasis on the arts. The school provided extra supports to my children whether they needed speech therapy of advanced coursework. In addition there have been numerous before and after school activities that kept my children motivated and engaged with their peers. I hope the teachers keep up the good work!
Posted: August 21, 2012
We were very disappointed with Garfield. We had heard great things from other parents before our son attended, but we had a completely different experience. Our son was in a kindergarten class of 30 with only one full time teacher and no aid until the second semester. Our son was on an IEP yet his needs were not met no matter how many times we expressed our concerns. We felt that the kids were just managed in a class of 30 instead of actually taught a quality education and that the staff/teachers were too busy putting out fires to listen to the concerns of parents. Overall, we were very disappointed with our son's kindergarten year at Garfield and switched schools for 1st grade. There is no reason why a kinder should cry every morning before school.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Denver | CO | 47.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveland | Loveland | CO | 6.1 mi | |
| 2 | Ft. Collins | Ft. Collins | CO | 10.1 mi | |
| 3 | Wellington | Wellington | CO | 21.4 mi |
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