GARFIELD SCHOOL

Garfield School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 634 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Garfield School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garfield School, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent elementary school within the Phoenix Elementary School District #1. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. By leveraging its urban location, Garfield School works to bridge community needs with educational opportunities, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply committed to fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its learners, Garfield utilizes various instructional strategies to help students build foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Through a combination of academic rigor and extracurricular enrichment, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of pride within the Garfield community.

For more information, contact Garfield School at (602) 257-3863 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.