Garfield Elementary School

Clarinda Comm School District
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
578 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Garfield Elementary School, located in Clarinda, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clarinda Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students during their early formative years. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a nurturing atmosphere, Garfield Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for continued success as they progress through the district's educational system.

The school is an integral part of the local Clarinda community, prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive school culture. Through its curriculum and programming, Garfield Elementary seeks to instill a love for learning while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the wider Clarinda public school network, it upholds the district’s mission to empower students, ensuring that those in the elementary grades receive a solid grounding in both core academics and social-emotional growth.
578
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    527 (91.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clarinda Comm School District
Phone: (712)542-4510
Website: http://www.clarinda.k12.ia.us/garfield.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 77
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South Page Elementary School
South Page Comm School District
57 Students
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th