Garfield Elementary School

www.phasd.us/our_schools/garfield_elementary_school

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Port Huron, Michigan, serving as a core educational institution within the Port Huron Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Garfield Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes community engagement and student-centered initiatives. Through its official website, Garfield maintains open communication with families, providing access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school programming. As a vital part of the Port Huron neighborhood, Garfield Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

343

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	22
Black	27
Two or More	52

White
242 (70.6 %)
Two or More
52 (15.2 %)
Black
27 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.4 %)

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:	Port Huron Area School District
Phone:	(810)984-6509
Website:	http://www.phasd.us/our_schools/garfield_elementary_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 47