What grades does Garfield Elementary serve?

Garfield Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Spokane area.

Where is Garfield Elementary located?

Garfield Elementary is a urban school in Spokane, WA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 11.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Spokane, WA?

Schools in Spokane include Garfield Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Spokane area.

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Garfield Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Spokane, Washington|Spokane School District

Spokane, WA 99205

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

McDonald's McTeacher Night---ALL DAY Digital FundraiserStaff DayDistrict-wide

McDonald's McTeacher Night---ALL DAY Digital FundraiserWHEN: Thursday, September 10th WHERE: McDonald's at Shadle, 2211 W Wellesley TIME: ALL DAYSee our webpage for flyer and additional information

Sep

Fri

Breakfast with Buddies BreakDistrict-wide

Sep

Sat

Swim Meet: Mid-Columbia Invite @ Pasco (Memorial Pool)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

PTG Fall Festival Planning Meeting Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

363

Student:Teacher

11.7:1

Locale

Urban

District

Spokane School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

81.8%

Phone

(509)354-2700

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

4 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2:1

Better than average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

408

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

30.92

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Psychologists

0.40000001

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,334

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,145

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,687

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 62%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$411,113

+0.5% 1yr+27.5% 5yr

Spokane, WA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Uninsured residents

6.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

5,470

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,099

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,317 (26%)

Other Health Impairment

1,130 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,027 (20%)

Autism

711 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

181 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

156 (3%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

314

Current enrollment

Declining(-24% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

McDonald's McTeacher Night---ALL DAY Digital Fundraiser

McDonald's McTeacher Night---ALL DAY Digital FundraiserWHEN: Thursday, September 10th WHERE: McDonald's at Shadle, 2211 W Wellesley TIME: ALL DAYSee our webpage for flyer and additional information

Staff Day

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Breakfast with Buddies

Break

Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Swim Meet: Mid-Columbia Invite @ Pasco (Memorial Pool)

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

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

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	MAPS Assessment Grades 1st-5thDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School-Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	McDonald's McTeacher Night---ALL DAY Digital FundraiserDistrict-wide McDonald's McTeacher Night---ALL DAY Digital FundraiserWHEN: Thursday, September 10th WHERE: McDonald's at Shadle, 2211 W Wellesley TIME: ALL DAYSee our webpage for flyer and additional information	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Breakfast with Buddies District-wide	Break	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Swim Meet: Mid-Columbia Invite @ Pasco (Memorial Pool)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	PTG Fall Festival Planning Meeting District-wide	Staff Day	—