GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garfield Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clay County school district, located in Clay Center, KS with about 186 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 12 teachers, Garfield Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Clay Center, Kansas, serving students within the Clay Center Unified School District 379. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the local community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic growth and social development during the crucial early years of a student's schooling.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Clay Center, reflecting the community’s commitment to education and student well-being. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized attention, Garfield Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school while cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and local pride among its faculty, students, and families.

For more information, contact Garfield Elem at (785) 632-2125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.