Garfield Elementary

515 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary is a public school located in the suburban community of Menlo Park, California, serving students in the surrounding residential area. Situated on Midfield Road, the school functions as part of the local educational infrastructure, providing foundational instruction for elementary-aged children. Its location in Menlo Park places it within a region known for its high value on education and proximity to major technological and academic hubs in Silicon Valley.

As an elementary institution, the school typically focuses on core curriculum development—including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while fostering social and emotional growth. Like many schools in the area, Garfield Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members often engage with the school through local district initiatives, ensuring that students have access to the resources and extracurricular opportunities standard within the Menlo Park school system.

515

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	507
Asian	3

Hispanic
507 (98.4 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Redwood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)482-2405
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 62