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James Garfield Elementary

2535 B St., Selma, CA, 93662

Ranked 1656 of 7047 in California

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James Garfield Elementary

2535 B St., Selma, CA, 93662

Ranked 1656 of 7047 in California

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About James Garfield Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
226
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.08%
Asian 0.88%
Hispanic 91.59%
Black 0.44%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.08%
Asian
0.88%
Hispanic
91.59%
Black
0.44%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 226
50.44%
114 Female
49.56%
112 Male

Student Population

226 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

936 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

James Garfield Elementary Contact Information

Address

2535 B St., Selma, CA, 93662

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Phone

(559) 898-6740

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TOP 1656 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

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.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, James Garfield Elementary had a successful Family Literacy Night where parents and kids read together and did fun, hands-on activities. The most recent newsletter from the district talked about how well the school's award-winning after-school program helps kids with their schoolwork. The school is also getting ready for a spring talent show to show off the many musical and artistic skills of its students.

FAQ

Q1. What are the rules for dropping off kids in the morning at James Garfield Elementary?

Ans. To keep students safe when they arrive in the morning, parents should follow the designated traffic flow and use the curbside lane.

Q2. Are there any gardening or nature clubs at James Garfield Elementary?

Ans. Students learn about biology and caring for the environment by planting things in a small garden on the school grounds.

Q3. What steps are taken to stop bullying at James Garfield Elementary?

Ans. The administration enforces a strict anti-bullying policy and teaches character to create a safe and respectful school environment.

Q4. Does James Garfield Elementary have a summer bridge program?

Ans. The district has a short summer session for students who are eligible so they can keep their academic skills sharp during the long break.

Q5. What is James Garfield Elementary's policy on lost and found items?

Ans. Parents can pick up jackets and lunchboxes that haven't been claimed from a central bin before they are donated each semester.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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