- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa, KS
Garfield Elem
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001500459
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elem earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ottawa, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Garfield Elem shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 200001500459 · Ottawa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 13.1:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottawa Sr High (681 students)
Garfield Elem shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottawa Sr High
Ottawa Sr High
681 students
- Ottawa Middle
Ottawa Middle School
456 students
- This school
Garfield Elem
368 students
- Sunflower Elem
Sunflower Elementary School
333 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
298 students
- Ottawa Virtual 14
Ottawa Virtual School
14 students
What this shows Garfield Elem reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elem compares
Garfield Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Garfield Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Ottawa reports $13,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunflower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Ottawa
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ottawa Sr High
Standard public school
681 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
298 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Virtual School
Standard public school
14 students
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elem
How many students attend Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Elem?
47.5% of students at Garfield Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elem?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elem is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Ottawa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elem rank among schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ottawa, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ottawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottawa?
Besides Garfield Elem, Ottawa also operates Ottawa Sr High (681 students), Ottawa Middle School (456 students), and Sunflower Elementary School (333 students). See the Ottawa district page for the complete list.