Garden Village Elementary

288 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garden Village Elementary is a public school located in the small, historic town of Colma, California. Serving the local community as part of the Jefferson Elementary School District, the school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a neighborhood-focused learning environment for students in the surrounding region.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. By prioritizing foundational skills and community engagement, Garden Village Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, often emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help every child reach their full potential.

288

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Village Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	134
Black	5
Asian	98
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
134 (46.5%)
Asian
98 (34.0%)
White
34 (11.8%)
Two or More
16 (5.6%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Elementary
Phone:	(650)991-1233
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 46