Garfield Elem

www.usd402.com

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Augusta, Kansas, serving as part of the Augusta Public Schools (USD 402) district. Situated at 1053 Osage, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students within the local community. As a key component of the district, Garfield Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners in their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 402, which emphasizes student success, community engagement, and the preparation of students for future academic challenges. By maintaining close ties with the Augusta community, Garfield Elementary aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work together to support student achievement. Those looking for specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find more information on the official website at [www.usd402.com](http://www.usd402.com).

256

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	15
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
228 (89.1%)
Hispanic
15 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (4.7%)
Asian
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:	No
District:	Augusta
Phone:	(316)775-6601
Website:	http://www.usd402.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 17

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 42