GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BRAINERD, MN with about 395 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 28 teachers, GARFIELD ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 located in Brainerd, Minnesota, and serves as a key part of the Brainerd Public Schools (ISD 181) district. Situated in a residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Like other schools in the Brainerd district, Garfield focuses on developing core academic skills while prioritizing the social-emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in their middle and high school years.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains strong communication with families to ensure a collaborative approach to education. By utilizing the resources of the larger ISD 181 district, GARFIELD ELEMENTARY provides its students with access to integrated technology, structured curriculum standards, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district’s goal of "achieving excellence" by providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive space for all children to learn and develop.

For more information, contact GARFIELD ELEMENTARY at (218) 454-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.