- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, SD
Garfield Education Center - 14
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Education Center - 14, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467662001404
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Education Center - 14 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50
- students enrolled
Garfield Education Center - 14 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Education Center - 14 ranks #3 of 3 schools in Watertown, SD.
School address
District: Watertown School District 14-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467662001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
50 on latest CCD 467662001404 · Watertown, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Watertown. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Garfield Education Center - 14 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School - 01
1,222 students
- Watertown Midd
Watertown Middle School - 02
575 students
- Watertown Inte
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
532 students
- Lincoln Elemen 361
Lincoln Elementary - 05
361 students
- Jefferson Elem 333
Jefferson Elementary - 09
333 students
- This school 50
Garfield Education Center - 14
50 students
What this shows Garfield Education Center - 14 reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Education Center - 14 compares
Garfield Education Center - 14 vs South Dakota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Watertown School District 14-4 reports $10,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Education Center - 14 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School - 01 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown Middle School - 02 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown Intermediate School - 13 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Education Center - 14's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
2 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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Education Center - 14
How many students attend Garfield Education Center - 14?
Garfield Education Center - 14 has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Education Center - 14?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Education Center - 14 is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Education Center - 14?
Garfield Education Center - 14 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Garfield Education Center - 14 rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Education Center - 14 ranks #3 of 3 schools in Watertown, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Besides Garfield Education Center - 14, Watertown School District 14-4 also operates Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students), Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students), and Watertown Intermediate School - 13 (532 students). See the Watertown School District 14-4 district page for the complete list.