Located in Yakima, Wash., Garfield Elementary is an educational institution that offers a variety of academic and recreational opportunities for students in kindergarten through grade five. The school imparts lessons in English, math, science and social studies. It employs a reading specialist, psychologist, nurse, custodians, paraprofessionals, teachers and other support staff members. Garfield Elementary conducts music, art, band and physical education classes. It has a counselor who provides guidance and consulting services. The school offers the English as a Second Language program, as well as features a library. It is a governed by Yakima Public Schools, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools. The district has business services, human resources and community relations departments.