- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alhambra, CA
Garfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015310937
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Alhambra · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA.
School address
District: Alhambra Unified · California
NCES ID 060015310937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Garfield Elementary shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060015310937 · Alhambra, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 18:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark Keppel High (2,201 students)
Garfield Elementary shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark Keppel Hi
Mark Keppel High
2,201 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High
2,056 students
- San Gabriel Hi
San Gabriel High
1,761 students
- Martha Baldwin
Martha Baldwin Elementary
923 students
- Monterey Highl
Monterey Highlands Elementary
917 students
- This school 577
Garfield Elementary
577 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elementary compares
Garfield Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$19,955
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
Asian 33.8%
Two or More 5.9%
White 4.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Garfield Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alhambra Unified reports $19,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Keppel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Highlands Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Alhambra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Martha Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
William Northrup Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Marguerita Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alhambra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Elementary?
49.5% of students at Garfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Alhambra, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alhambra?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Alhambra, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alhambra on the city page.
What other schools are in Alhambra Unified?
Besides Garfield Elementary, Alhambra Unified also operates Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), Alhambra High (2,056 students), and San Gabriel High (1,761 students). See the Alhambra Unified district page for the complete list.