Garfield Elementary

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary, located in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a focal point for its local community. As part of Spokane Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its students while fostering a strong sense of belonging among the families it serves.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Garfield Elementary is known for being deeply integrated into the culture of the north-central Spokane area. The school often prioritizes community engagement, utilizing its location to collaborate with local residents and organizations. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the development of the "whole child," the school works to prepare its students for future success while cultivating an environment that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and civic pride.

314

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	45
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	48
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	8

White
181 (57.6%)
Two or More
48 (15.3%)
Hispanic
45 (14.3%)
American Indian
16 (5.1%)
Black
14 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 11

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	139	44.3%
Male	175	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)