- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willingboro, NJ
Garfield Ecdc
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Ecdc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341800003489
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Ecdc earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Willingboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Ecdc has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Ecdc ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Willingboro, NJ.
School address
District: Willingboro Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341800003489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Garfield Ecdc grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 341800003489 · Willingboro, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 17.3:1 · 2.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Willingboro High School (845 students)
Garfield Ecdc grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Garfield Ecdc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willingboro Hi
Willingboro High School
845 students
- Willingboro Me
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
550 students
- James a Cotten
James a Cotten Intermediate School
542 students
- W. R. James Sr
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
408 students
- J.C.Stuart Ecd
J.C.Stuart Ecdc
365 students
- This school 294
Garfield Ecdc
294 students
What this shows Garfield Ecdc reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Ecdc compares
Garfield Ecdc is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 6.1%
White 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Garfield Ecdc is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Willingboro Public School District reports $24,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Ecdc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willingboro Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a Cotten Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. R. James Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.C.Stuart Ecdc | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Ecdc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Willingboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Ecdc
How many students attend Garfield Ecdc?
Garfield Ecdc has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willingboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Ecdc?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Ecdc is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Ecdc?
2.4% of students at Garfield Ecdc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Ecdc?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Ecdc is African American at 67.0% of enrollment, in Willingboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Ecdc?
Garfield Ecdc has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield Ecdc rank among public schools in Willingboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Ecdc ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Willingboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willingboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Willingboro Public School District?
Besides Garfield Ecdc, Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students), Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students), and James a Cotten Intermediate School (542 students). See the Willingboro Public School District district page for the complete list.