Garfield Elementary

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School, located at 13050 Aurora Dr. in San Leandro, CA, is a public school serving students in the San Leandro Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills while encouraging students' social and emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Garfield Elementary is known for its active school community and collaborative spirit. The campus works closely with families and local organizations to provide various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that aim to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school emphasizes a culture of respect, safety, and continuous improvement for all members of its educational community.

357

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	189
Black	49
Asian	74
Two or More	28
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
189 (52.9%)
Asian
74 (20.7%)
Black
49 (13.7%)
Two or More
28 (7.8%)
White
10 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

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 Leandro Unified
Phone:	(510)618-4300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 84

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 56