- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Del Rio, TX
Garfield El
Federal NCES profile for Garfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483890004438
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890004438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Garfield El grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 483890004438 · Del Rio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 18.7:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Rio H S (2,447 students)
Garfield El grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Rio H S
Del Rio H S
2,447 students
- Del Rio Middle
Del Rio Middle
1,347 students
- San Felipe Mem 671
San Felipe Memorial Middle
671 students
- This school 635
Garfield El
635 students
- Dr Fermin Cald 623
Dr Fermin Calderon El
623 students
- Dr Lonnie Gree 591
Dr Lonnie Green Jr El
591 students
What this shows Garfield El reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield El compares
Garfield El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,076
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, Garfield El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd reports $12,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Lonnie Green Jr El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield El
How many students attend Garfield El?
Garfield El has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Del Rio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield El is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield El?
88.7% of students at Garfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield El?
The largest demographic group at Garfield El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield El?
Garfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 El rank among schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Del Rio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides Garfield El, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), Del Rio Middle (1,347 students), and San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.