JAMES GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James Garfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Selma Unified school district, located in Selma, CA with about 233 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 11 teachers, James Garfield Elementary 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.
James Garfield Elementary, located in Selma, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Selma Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.
The school benefits from being part of a unified district, which provides access to centralized resources, professional development for educators, and a structured curriculum aligned with state standards. With a focus on community involvement and student achievement, James Garfield Elementary acts as a local hub for families in Selma, promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a positive and enriching school experience.
For more information, contact James Garfield Elementary at (559) 898-6740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Selma, CA 93662-3108
(559) 898-6740
http://selmausd.org
JAMES GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Selma, CA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Selma Unified
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 11.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 233 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.3%
- White
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.