Garfield Elementary School

379 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in Heath, Ohio, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Heath City School District, the institution focuses on providing a foundational educational experience within a close-knit community setting. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Heath community, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement and staff collaboration. By utilizing local resources and maintaining a focus on personalized learning, Garfield Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students can develop their skills in a safe and structured setting. Its location on South 30th Street places it centrally within the district, allowing for strong parental involvement and community-based school activities.

379

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	14
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
314 (82.8 %)
Two or More
36 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.7 %)
Black
12 (3.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Heath City
Phone:	(740)522-4810
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 104

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 135