Garfield Elementary School

www.davenportschools.org/garfield

431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Davenport, Iowa, serving students within the Davenport Community School District. Situated on East 29th Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, providing foundational education for young learners in the area. As part of the Davenport district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social development to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and the community, offering information on school programs, calendar events, and district-wide policies. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Garfield Elementary strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students to succeed. The institution remains a key educational pillar in Davenport, dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a welcoming culture for its diverse student body.

431

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	74
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	64

White
170 (39.4 %)
Black
122 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
74 (17.2 %)
Two or More
64 (14.8 %)
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:	Davenport Comm School District
Phone:	(563)723-6450
Website:	http://www.davenportschools.org/garfield
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 61

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 56