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Garfield Elementary School

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2023-24 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2023-24 All

Address 2435 ALABAMA AVENUE SE Phone 202-671-6140 Who can I talk to about special education services? Melina Willoughby
202-671-6140
[email protected]

Garfield Elementary School will be temporarily located at 4430 H STREET SE for SY23-24.

School Hours 8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
PK3-K: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_Fee-based_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

Garfield Prep is a Microsoft School. We deliver a blended learning and inquiry-based program that includes and values all students in order to meet their unique learning needs while developing their understanding and respect of differences. Our educators and partners work together to ensure we provide a welcoming, safe, and equitable school community that is affirming and inclusive, so our students can strive for social-emotional academic development, thus preparing them to thrive in an inclusive, global community and world.

Feeder Pattern

Johnson Middle School

Specialized Programs

Arts Integration
Blended Learning
Career and Technical Education
Interscholastic Sports
Online Learning
Restorative Justice Program
School Garden
STEM Focus

Additional Enrichment Offered

Microsoft Education Program, FoodPrints - FreshFarm, Young Athletes & Special Olympics, Living Classroom - MWEE, Girls Who Code

Points of Pride

• Garfield is structured to develop rich content knowledge across all grade levels.
• Our mission is to teach, model and refine an interactive, learner centered, inquiry-based approach to a rigorous and relevant education.
• To achieve this we incorporate technology, multiple intelligences, cooperative learning and strong communication skills into all instruction.

2021-22 PARCC Scores

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

42.5%
31.0%
21.8%
n<10
n<10

ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

50.5%
18.3%
18.3%
n<10
n<10

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Total 2021-22 Enrollment 245 Student Demographics

98.0% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

2.0% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. In-boundary w Sibling Attending
2. In-boundary w Sibling Offered
3. In-boundary
4. Sibling Attending
5. Sibling Offered
6. Proximity
Additional Resources

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2022-2023 LOTTERY

PK3

21

3

PK4

8

1

2

K

6

0

1

5

1

2

3

0

1

3

12

0

4

0

5

8

1

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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