Garfield Elementary

www.garfield.sandiegounified.org/

308 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is situated in a vibrant, historic residential area, which helps foster a close-knit community feel. The campus is known for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional learning, providing a structured yet supportive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Garfield Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusive programming. The school actively encourages parental involvement and often serves as a central hub for neighborhood activities and local initiatives. By leveraging its urban location, the school strives to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with enrichment opportunities, preparing them for middle school and long-term academic success.

308

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	173
Black	52
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
173 (56.2%)
White
54 (17.5%)
Black
52 (16.9%)
Two or More
21 (6.8%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)362-4300
Website:	http://www.garfield.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 87

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	48.7%
Male	158	51.3%

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