GARFIELD EL

www.sfdr-cisd.org/elementary-school/garfield-elementary/

635 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

635

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARFIELD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	617
Two or More	1

Hispanic
617 (97.2%)
White
17 (2.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
Phone:	(830)778-4700
Website:	http://www.sfdr-cisd.org/elementary-school/garfield-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 82

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 113