Garfield Elementary School

488 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield Elementary School is a public school located in the Yakima School District in Yakima, Washington. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while supporting the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body. It operates with a focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond by providing a structured curriculum and access to essential educational resources.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Garfield Elementary is characterized by its role as a neighborhood hub that works to bridge the gaps in opportunity for families in the 98902 area. The school staff generally emphasizes community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to create a supportive network for students. By leveraging its location in central Yakima, the school aims to provide a stable, growth-oriented environment that encourages students to develop both as scholars and as active, contributing members of their local community.

488

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	444
Black	4
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
444 (91.0 %)
White
33 (6.8 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-5700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 73

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 77