GARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garrison ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 250 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 26 teachers, Garrison ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Garrison Elementary School, located at 1200 S Street NW in Washington, D.C., is a public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the vibrant U Street/Shaw neighborhood, the school serves as a local hub for families in the surrounding community. It emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach, aiming to provide students with a solid foundation in core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth within a diverse urban environment.

As a DCPS institution, Garrison Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the district, which includes a focus on equity, innovation, and college and career readiness. The school typically offers various extracurricular programs and community engagement initiatives designed to support the "whole child." Prospective families are encouraged to visit the official [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) to view current school performance data, enrollment information, and specific program offerings unique to Garrison’s academic calendar.

For more information, contact Garrison ES at (202) 673-7263 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.