The district serves more than 6000 students from diverse backgrounds, predominantly Asian and Latin American.
In addition to serving most of the southern portions of the city of Rosemead, the Garvey School District serves parts of the cities of Monterey Park and San Gabriel, as well as part of the unincorporated Los Angeles County community of South San Gabriel.
Monterey Vista and Hillcrest Elementary schools are located in the city of Monterey Park, while Dewey Avenue Elementary school is located in the city of San Gabriel.
All other schools in the district are located in the city of Rosemead.
Enrollment in the Garvey School District has been in decline for several years.