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Top schools in Long BeachRanked 3277 of 7047 in California
See top schools in Long BeachGarfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, California. It is in a big city and serves students in grades K–5 in the Long Beach Unified School District. The school has about 556 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 25:1, which is higher than the average for the district. There are about 22 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor who help with instruction.Garfield Elementary uses a standards-based curriculum that focuses on helping students build basic skills in reading, writing, and math. It also offers academic support for English learners and students who need extra help. According to U.S. News, about 30% of students are proficient in math and 38% are proficient in English language arts (reading). These numbers are below the state averages, but they show that students are making progress in their reading and writing skills. There are a lot of different kinds of students, and most of them are minorities. There are 44% girls and 56% boys. About 79% of students come from families with low incomes, which shows how important it is to provide targeted academic and social-emotional support. Funding per student is in line with what most California public schools spend. This school is the best school in Long Beach, California.
556 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
153 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:50 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
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Students from Garfield Elementary showed off their art at the Long Beach Museum of Art, which showed how creative and talented they are. The school puts a lot of emphasis on making the classroom a safe place to learn by teaching values like respect, responsibility, and kindness.
Q1. What are Garfield Elementary's top learning goals?
Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on basic skills, critical thinking, and getting students involved.
Q2. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?
Ans. Clear expectations and praise encourage people to be respectful.
Q3. Do teachers want students to work together?
Ans. Group activities help students learn how to work together and talk to each other.
Q4. How do families take part?
Ans. Families are welcome to come to school events and activities.
Q5. What makes the school a good place to be?
Ans. Staff's main goals are to support, structure, and care for students.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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