GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY

3501 65TH AVE N
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429

www.district279.org/elem/gc/

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garden City Elementary is a public school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and is part of the Osseo Area Schools district (District 279). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, providing a foundation for students to transition successfully to middle school.

As a member of the Osseo Area Schools network, Garden City Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized educational initiatives provided by a larger district, while maintaining a local focus on neighborhood involvement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and students, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes both personal achievement and academic excellence. For more detailed information regarding their programs, upcoming events, or contact details, you can visit their official website at http://www.district279.org/elem/gc/.

335

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	86
Black	101
Asian	101
Two or More	23
American Indian	4

Black
101 (30.1 %)
Asian
101 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
86 (25.7 %)
Two or More
23 (6.9 %)
White
20 (6.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)561-9768
Website:	http://www.district279.org/elem/gc/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 46

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 51