GARFIELD EL

GARFIELD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD school district, located in DEL RIO, TX with about 672 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, GARFIELD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, located in Del Rio, Texas, is a part of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDR-CISD). Serving a community-focused student population, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, GARFIELD ELementary adheres to district-wide standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of its local families.

The school’s programs are designed to help students build essential literacy and numeracy skills in their formative years. By leveraging the resources provided by the SFDR-CISD, GARFIELD ELementary encourages active participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular enrichment. The school remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to higher grade levels, maintaining a strong focus on community partnership and the academic achievement of all students within the Del Rio area.

For more information, contact GARFIELD EL at (830) 778-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 W MARTIN
DEL RIO, TX 78840
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GARFIELD EL is a public Title I school in DEL RIO, TX with about 672 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
672
Teachers:
41.59
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 672 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARFIELD EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.9%
White
2.7%
Two or more races
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.