Garfield Elementary School

1201 Maplewood DR NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

www.cr.k12.ia.us

214 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving students within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing young learners for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with instructional strategies that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement.

As part of the larger Cedar Rapids school system, Garfield Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. The school provides various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that every child has access to the tools necessary for growth. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on creating a welcoming school culture, Garfield Elementary remains a vital neighborhood hub focused on academic achievement and personal character development.

214

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	22
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	2

White
89 (41.6 %)
Black
64 (29.9 %)
Two or More
34 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (10.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2169
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 31

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	102	47.7%
Male	112	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)