Garfield Elementary

www.ausd.us

574 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Alhambra, California, serving students as part of the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD). Situated on West McLean Street, the school provides a foundational educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. As a local institution, it reflects the district’s commitment to providing comprehensive primary education through a structured curriculum and supportive campus environment.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Alhambra Unified system, which is known for its focus on preparing students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic resources by visiting the official district website at http://www.ausd.us. Garfield Elementary plays an integral role in the neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere for its students.

574

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	326
Black	9
Asian	189
Two or More	26

Hispanic
326 (56.8 %)
Asian
189 (32.9 %)
Two or More
26 (4.5 %)
White
24 (4.2 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alhambra Unified
Phone:	(626)943-3380
Website:	http://www.ausd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 70