Garfield Elementary - 19

www.sf.k12.sd.us

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary, located at 705 S. Roberts Drive in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a primary educational institution within the Sioux Falls School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development in a supportive environment. As part of the state’s largest school district, Garfield Elementary adheres to district-wide standards while focusing on the foundational needs of its young learners, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and professional development opportunities provided by the Sioux Falls School District. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, Garfield Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive learning culture that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

575

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary - 19
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	116
Black	115
Asian	14
Two or More	67
American Indian	62

White
201 (35.0 %)
Hispanic
116 (20.2 %)
Black
115 (20.0 %)
Two or More
67 (11.7 %)
American Indian
62 (10.8 %)
Asian
14 (2.4 %)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-6180
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 55

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary - 19
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary - 19
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	45.9%
Male	311	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)