GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1914 BROADWAY AVENUE
BOISE, ID 83706

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School, located on Broadway Avenue in Boise, Idaho, serves as a neighborhood cornerstone within the Boise School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on fostering both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition to secondary education while maintaining strong partnerships with local families.

The school benefits from its strategic location in Boise, which allows it to integrate a variety of community resources and extracurricular opportunities into the student experience. With a dedicated staff and a culture that prioritizes student engagement, Garfield Elementary works to create a welcoming atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive. The school’s presence on Broadway Avenue highlights its role as a stable, accessible educational hub for the surrounding residential area.

278

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	60
Black	46
Asian	17
Two or More	17

White
138 (49.6%)
Hispanic
60 (21.6%)
Black
46 (16.5%)
Asian
17 (6.1%)
Two or More
17 (6.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-4950
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 50

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	50.7%
Male	137	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

PEACE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

PEACE VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

Charter School 192 Students

1845 SOUTH FEDERAL WAY
BOISE, ID 83705 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th