GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Garfield School District school district, located in Garfield, WA with about 59 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 5 teachers, Garfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 at 810 North Third Street in Garfield, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Palouse region. As a small, rural school, it typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong connection between teachers, families, and the surrounding town. The school is part of the Garfield-Palouse Cooperative, a unique partnership that allows the district to pool resources to provide a broader range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for its students than might otherwise be available in a small district.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Garfield, often acting as a hub for local events and community pride. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards while leveraging the benefits of its small-town setting, Garfield Elementary emphasizes character development and individual growth. The collaborative nature of the district ensures that students are prepared for their transition into secondary education, maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic success in a quiet, rural setting.

For more information, contact Garfield Elementary at (509) 635-1331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.