Garfield Elementary

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary, located in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, serves as a focal point for its local community. As part of Spokane Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its students while fostering a strong sense of belonging among the families it serves.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Garfield Elementary is known for being deeply integrated into the culture of the north-central Spokane area. The school often prioritizes community engagement, utilizing its location to collaborate with local residents and organizations. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the development of the "whole child," the school works to prepare its students for future success while cultivating an environment that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and civic pride.

382

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	44
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	71
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	7

White
237 (62.0 %)
Two or More
71 (18.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (11.5 %)
Black
12 (3.1 %)
American Indian
9 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 15

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	51%
Male	187	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)