What grades does Garfield Elementary School serve?

Garfield Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Lorain, OH. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Garfield Elementary School located?

Garfield Elementary School is located at Lorain, OH in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?

Garfield Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What schools are in Lorain, OH?

Lorain, OH is served by the local school district. Garfield Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Garfield Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Lorain, Ohio|Lorain City

Lorain, OH 44055

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Nov

Tue

Professional Development - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Public School Works Day for StaffStaff DayDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

Winter Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Thu

End of 2nd Grading PeriodEventDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

Professional Development / Records Day - No StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

237

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Lorain City

Phone

(440)246-1114

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

25-29%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

15 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1

Near average in OH

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.40000001

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,864

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,501

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,850

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 62%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$239,419

+4.3% 1yr+38.9% 5yr

Cleveland, OH metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Uninsured residents

9.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,480

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,370

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

408 (30%)

Autism

297 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

283 (21%)

Intellectual Disability

96 (7%)

Speech/Language Impairment

87 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

66 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

259

Current enrollment

Growing(+13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Professional Development - No School

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Staff Day

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break - No School

Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Public School Works Day for Staff

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lorain City. Garfield Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	NEOEA Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for closure details and any related announcements.	Holiday	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	End of 1st Grading PeriodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Professional Development - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full closure date.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Public School Works Day for StaffDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	End of 2nd Grading PeriodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Professional Development / Records Day - No StudentsDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of 3rd Grading PeriodDistrict-wide Review the academic calendar for grading period dates and report card timing.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Professional Development - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full closure date.	Staff Day	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	GraduationDistrict-wide Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day for Teachers / Records DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Summer SchoolDistrict-wide Review the Summer School program notice for course offerings and enrollment details.	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Last Day for 10 Month StaffDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth ObservedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 28, 2027	Summer OSTDistrict-wide	exam	—