Garfield Elementary

Garfield Elementary, a close-knit K-5 school in Springfield, Virginia, operated by Fairfax County Public Schools, instructs 315 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 499 students per school, that is 37% leaner than typical.

Garfield Elementary is one of 199 schools operated by Fairfax County Public Schools, a district that educates 179,323 students overall.

On demographics, Garfield Elementary shows that the largest single group is Hispanic at 43%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest consists of 32% Asian, 17% White, 6% Black. The wider county runs roughly 18% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Garfield Elementary lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Garfield Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 79% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Fairfax County (around 37%), the school's rate is north of typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Garfield Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 66.5%; this one delivers 62.8%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Fairfax County put median household income runs about $153,637, 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Fairfax County runs 222 public schools (combined enrollment of about 174,475 students), of which Garfield Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Crestwood Elementary, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Garfield Elementary ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 59.9%.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Garfield Elementary has ticked down 14%, going from 366 students in 2018 to 315 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 33% to 43% over that span.

On the community side, the feed for Garfield Elementary typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.