Garfield Elementary School

1205 NW Garfield Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330

garfield.csd509j.net/

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School, located in the heart of Corvallis, Oregon, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Corvallis School District 509J. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social-emotional skills necessary to thrive. With a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, Garfield emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, integrated with hands-on activities that promote critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

Beyond its core academic program, Garfield Elementary is highly regarded for its commitment to community engagement and student well-being. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, involving parents and local partners to create a rich educational experience that extends beyond the classroom walls. Through its focus on equity, innovation, and strong faculty mentorship, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to be thoughtful, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

378

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	183
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	5

Hispanic
183 (48.5%)
White
151 (40.1%)
Two or More
29 (7.7%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Corvallis SD 509J
Phone:	(541)757-5941
Website:	http://garfield.csd509j.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 47