Garfield Elementary

536 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary, located at 2240 Baltic Ave. in Long Beach, California, serves as a central educational hub for the local West Long Beach community. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in grades PK–5. The campus serves a diverse student body and emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for families in the 90810 area. Garfield Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement, working to bridge the gap between home and school through various programs and outreach initiatives. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic preparedness, the school aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills needed to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

536

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	411
Black	30
Asian	77
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
411 (76.7%)
Asian
77 (14.4%)
Black
30 (5.6%)
White
13 (2.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)424-8167
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 115

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	45.1%
Male	294	54.9%

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