Garfield Community School

garfield.livoniapublicschools.org

62 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Garfield Community School, located in Livonia, Michigan, is part of the Livonia Public Schools district. It serves as a dedicated hub for early childhood and specialized programming, focusing on fostering a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment for its youngest learners. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside foundational academic skills to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition into elementary school.

As a community-focused institution, Garfield leverages the resources of the broader Livonia Public Schools network to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school prioritizes family engagement and maintains a collaborative atmosphere, aiming to build a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community. Through its structured curriculum and attentive staff, Garfield Community School strives to create an nurturing foundation that helps children thrive during their early years of education.

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

2.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	5
Black	16
Asian	6

White
35 (56.5%)
Black
16 (25.8%)
Asian
6 (9.7%)
Hispanic
5 (8.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livonia Public Schools School District
Phone:	(734)744-2810
Website:	http://garfield.livoniapublicschools.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
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

Ungraded 62