School Overview
Garfield Elementary School, located at 2435 Alabama Ave SE in Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Serving students in the Ward 8 community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development within a supportive educational environment. As part of the DCPS network, Garfield Elementary follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of rigorous instruction and community engagement.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, often leveraging resources provided by the district to support diverse student needs, including literacy programs, STEM initiatives, and extracurricular enrichment. By focusing on individualized attention and school-wide culture, Garfield strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents and community members can stay informed about specific school policies, academic calendars, and enrollment opportunities by visiting the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov.
252
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield ES
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic10
Black237
Two or More4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    237 (94.0%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone: (202)671-6140
Website: http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Garfield+Elementary+School
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten57
Kindergarten30
Grade 129
Grade 239
Grade 337
Grade 434
Grade 526
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13051.6%
Male12248.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)