GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 770 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, Garfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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 School, located at 850 E. Brown St. in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving students within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood anchor, the school is situated in a densely populated urban area, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the district, Garfield Elementary is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-level students, often emphasizing bilingual support and community-integrated programming to meet the specific needs of its local families.

The school environment at Garfield is typically characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and the pursuit of state academic standards. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character building, the staff works to create a supportive learning space that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and parent-involvement initiatives, Garfield Elementary strives to act as a hub for the community, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

For more information, contact Garfield Elementary at (714) 972-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.