- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Livonia, MI
Garfield Community School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262184008810
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Community School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Community School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Community School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184008810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Garfield Community School held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262184008810 · Livonia, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 2.5:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Garfield Community School held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Garfield Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- This school 62
Garfield Community School
62 students
What this shows Garfield Community School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Community School compares
Garfield Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.5:1 | ▼ 86% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.5:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.5:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
African American 25.8%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Garfield Community School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Livonia
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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Community School
How many students attend Garfield Community School?
Garfield Community School has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Community School is 2.5:1, which is 86% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 84% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Community School?
66.1% of students at Garfield Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Community School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Community School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Community School?
Garfield Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher 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 Community School rank among public schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Community School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Livonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Garfield Community School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.