- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Park, IL
Garfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171545001861
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 186
- students enrolled
Garfield Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL.
School address
District: Forest Park Sd 91 · Illinois
NCES ID 171545001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Garfield Elem School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 171545001861 · Forest Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Field Stevenson Elem School (214 students)
Garfield Elem School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Field Stevenso
Field Stevenson Elem School
214 students
- This school
Garfield Elem School
186 students
- Forest Park Mi
Forest Park Middle School
186 students
- Betsy Ross Ele
Betsy Ross Elem School
138 students
What this shows Garfield Elem School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elem School compares
Garfield Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$32,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Garfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Forest Park Sd 91 reports $32,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Stevenson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elem School
How many students attend Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elem School is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Forest Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield Elem School rank among public schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Park Sd 91?
Besides Garfield Elem School, Forest Park Sd 91 also operates Field Stevenson Elem School (214 students), Forest Park Middle School (186 students), and Betsy Ross Elem School (138 students). See the Forest Park Sd 91 district page for the complete list.