Garfield Elementary

7101 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22150

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School, located at 7101 Old Keene Mill Rd in Springfield, Virginia, is a public elementary school serving students in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. It is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic achievement, and encouraging student development through a diverse range of instructional programs. The school typically emphasizes the "Portrait of a Graduate" framework, which prioritizes skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking alongside traditional core subjects.

The school is situated in a well-established residential area of Springfield, making it a focal point for the local neighborhood. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities and school-sponsored events that encourage parental involvement and community engagement. As part of the Fairfax County system, Garfield Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, technology integration, and commitment to providing inclusive educational support, including programs for students with diverse learning needs and English language learners.

315

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	135
Black	19
Asian	100
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
135 (42.9%)
Asian
100 (31.7%)
White
53 (16.8%)
Black
19 (6.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)923-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 37

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	52.7%
Male	149	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)