William Foster Elementary
Named after World War II Medal of Honor recipient William A. Foster, Garfield's first Elementary School serves children Kindergarten through 3rd grade, and is currently under Principal Karen Ruane and Associate Principal Sandy Powers.
William Foster Elementary School was built in 1957 and in 2003 an addition was added to the school. William Foster Elementary School has a square foot gardening program and a choir. It is the largest of the primary schools in the Garfield Heights system with 850 students.
William Foster Elementary School has been rated an "Excellent" school by the State of Ohio.
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