- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clay Center, KS
Garfield Elem
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200489000821
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Clay Center · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- 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 #5 of 5 public schools in Clay Center, KS.
School address
District: Clay County · Kansas
NCES ID 200489000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Garfield Elem held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 200489000821 · Clay Center, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem (341 students)
Garfield Elem held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.3 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
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
341 students
- Clay Center Co
Clay Center Community High
326 students
- Clay Center Co
Clay Center Community Middle
226 students
- This school
Garfield Elem
170 students
- Wakefield Elem 129
Wakefield Elem
129 students
- Wakefield High 80
Wakefield High
80 students
What this shows Garfield Elem reports 170 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,166
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Garfield Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County reports $17,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Center Community High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay Center Community Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elem
How many students attend Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clay Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Elem?
33.1% 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 92.9% of enrollment, in Clay Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elem?
Garfield Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 public schools in Clay Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Clay Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clay Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Garfield Elem, Clay County also operates Lincoln Elem (341 students), Clay Center Community High (326 students), and Clay Center Community Middle (226 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.