Enrollment
186
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garfield Elem School
Garfield Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Forest Park, Illinois, enrolling 186 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forest Park Sd 91 spends $30,610 per pupil, 80% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Forest Park Sd 91 also operates Field Stevenson Elem School (214 students) and Forest Park Middle School (186 students) alongside Garfield Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garfield Elem School compares
Garfield Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Park Sd 91, which includes Garfield Elem School.
$30,610
Per student
+80%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 3.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Garfield Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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