- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maywood, IL
Garfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172511002738
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Maywood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 411
- students enrolled
Garfield Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Maywood, IL.
School address
District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · Illinois
NCES ID 172511002738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Garfield Elem School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 172511002738 · Maywood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson Middle School (682 students)
Garfield Elem School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.5 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
- Stevenson Midd
Stevenson Middle School
682 students
- Melrose Park E
Melrose Park Elem School
602 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
515 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
431 students
- This school
Garfield Elem School
411 students
- Jane Addams El
Jane Addams Elem School
385 students
What this shows Garfield Elem School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elem School compares
Garfield Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$20,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
Two or More 2.4%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Garfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 reports $20,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melrose Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Maywood
3 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 (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elem School
How many students attend Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maywood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elem School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Maywood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among schools in Maywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Maywood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89?
Besides Garfield Elem School, Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 also operates Stevenson Middle School (682 students), Melrose Park Elem School (602 students), and Irving Middle School (515 students). See the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district page for the complete list.