Guam Department of Education

Headquartered at 501 Mariner Avenue in Barrigada, Guam, the Guam Department of Education serves as the island’s primary, fully operational public school district. Set within a midsize suburban environment, this comprehensive system encompasses 41 active schools providing seamless educational pathways from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district supports a vibrant student body of over 23,400 learners, representing a rich demographic makeup led predominantly by Pacific Islander and Asian students, alongside multiracial and diverse peer groups across all grade levels.

To effectively serve its student population, the district maintains a robust workforce of more than 6,100 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional core features approximately 3,016 full-time classroom teachers, who are directly reinforced by nearly 700 instructional aides delivering hands-on classroom assistance. Furthermore, an expansive network of roughly 2,470 support staff personnel ensures stable operations, student wellness programs, and administrative oversight, establishing a resilient educational infrastructure for families, students, and educational researchers alike.