Garfield Elementary

Garfield Elementary sits in Del Rio, a small border city along the Rio Grande where the tight-knit community and deep cultural roots shape everyday life as much as anything happening inside the classroom. The school serves a student body that reflects the area's predominantly Latino heritage, and families here tend to be deeply connected to the local community even as they navigate some real academic challenges — the school's test scores sit below state averages across English, math, and science. For families in Del Rio, the stronger options within San Felipe-del Rio CISD may be worth exploring, but Garfield can still be a familiar, neighborhood-rooted choice for families living nearby who value proximity and community ties over raw academic rankings.