Buford Garner Elementary

www.iowacityschools.org/GarnerES

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buford Garner Elementary, located at 80 Birch Street in North Liberty, Iowa, is a key institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Serving the growing North Liberty community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging a love for learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Garner Elementary is known for its commitment to building a strong school-community partnership. The school emphasizes collaboration between teachers, staff, families, and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded experience for students. Through various programs and an active school culture, the staff works to ensure that every student feels valued and challenged, helping them navigate their formative years within a safe and nurturing neighborhood setting.

344

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buford Garner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	40
Black	46
Asian	5
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	3

White
209 (60.8%)
Black
46 (13.4%)
Two or More
41 (11.9%)
Hispanic
40 (11.6%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1190
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/GarnerES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 63