GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 218 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 12 teachers, Garfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Elementary, located at 420 Filbert St. in San Francisco’s historic Telegraph Hill neighborhood, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its culturally diverse community, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding North Beach area. It provides a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth while fostering an inclusive environment for families from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Beyond its core curriculum, Garfield Elementary is noted for its community-centric approach, often leveraging its unique location near iconic landmarks like Coit Tower and the vibrant local neighborhood to enrich student learning. The school benefits from an active parent community and various partnerships that support extracurricular engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional development, Garfield aims to prepare its young students for success in the larger San Francisco Unified School District.

For more information, contact Garfield Elementary at (415) 291-7924 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.