- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, KS
Garfield Elem
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200363000915
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem ranks #1 of 3 schools in Augusta, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Garfield Elem held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200363000915 · Augusta, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 16:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta Sr High (594 students)
Garfield Elem held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 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
- Augusta Sr Hig
Augusta Sr High
594 students
- Augusta Middle
Augusta Middle School
445 students
- Ewalt Elementa
Ewalt Elementary
310 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
300 students
- This school
Garfield Elem
256 students
What this shows Garfield Elem reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elem compares
Garfield Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,006
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Garfield Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta reports $11,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Augusta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ewalt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elem
How many students attend Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, KS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Elem?
35.9% 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 89.1% of enrollment, in Augusta, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem ranks #1 of 3 schools in Augusta, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta?
Besides Garfield Elem, Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students), Augusta Middle School (445 students), and Ewalt Elementary (310 students). See the Augusta district page for the complete list.