Garfield Elementary School

213 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School, located at 720 Colorado Avenue in Loveland, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Thompson School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Garfield aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Garfield Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community and character building. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and resources designed to engage families and support students from various backgrounds. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a welcoming campus culture, Garfield strives to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential within the Loveland community.

213

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
158 (74.2%)
Hispanic
44 (20.7%)
Two or More
8 (3.8%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Thompson School District R-2J
Phone:	(970)613-6000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 24

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	95	44.6%
Male	118	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)