Garfield Elementary

www.alexschools.org/

117 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary, located at 303 Sanstead St E in Garfield, Minnesota, is a public school that serves as a key part of the Alexandria Public Schools district (ISD 206). Situated in a small, close-knit community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its K-5 students. Its curriculum focuses on foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the Alexandria district.

As part of the broader Alexandria Public Schools network, Garfield Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation, technology integration, and community engagement. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success both inside and outside the classroom. Families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or district-wide initiatives can visit the official district website at [http://www.alexandria.k12.mn.us](http://www.alexandria.k12.mn.us).

117

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
114 (97.4%)
Two or More
2 (1.7%)
Hispanic
1 (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:	Alexandria Public School District
Phone:	(320)762-3350
Website:	http://www.alexschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
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 18

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 19