- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palouse, WA
Garfield at Palouse High School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield at Palouse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530300003135
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield at Palouse High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Palouse · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 45:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield at Palouse High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield at Palouse High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Palouse, WA.
School address
District: Garfield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530300003135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Garfield at Palouse High School grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+24.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530300003135 · Palouse, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 45:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Elementary (51 students)
Garfield at Palouse High School grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (+24.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Garfield at Palouse High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Eleme
Garfield Elementary
51 students
- This school
Garfield at Palouse High School
45 students
- Garfield Middl
Garfield Middle School
31 students
What this shows Garfield at Palouse High School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield at Palouse High School compares
Garfield at Palouse High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45:1 | ▲ 156% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
45:1
students per teacher
- 156% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,876
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Garfield at Palouse High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Garfield School District reports $29,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield at Palouse High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield at Palouse High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Palouse
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield at Palouse High School
How many students attend Garfield at Palouse High School?
Garfield at Palouse High School has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palouse, WA. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield at Palouse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield at Palouse High School is 45:1, which is 156% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 187% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield at Palouse High School?
36.4% of students at Garfield at Palouse High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield at Palouse High School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield at Palouse High School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Palouse, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield at Palouse High School?
Garfield at Palouse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield at Palouse High School rank among public schools in Palouse?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield at Palouse High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Palouse, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garfield School District?
Besides Garfield at Palouse High School, Garfield School District also operates Garfield Elementary (51 students) and Garfield Middle School (31 students). See the Garfield School District district page for the complete list.