- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Leandro, CA
Garfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063468005833
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Leandro Unified · California
NCES ID 063468005833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Garfield Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063468005833 · San Leandro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 23.8:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: San Leandro High (2,510 students)
Garfield Elementary held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.1 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
- San Leandro Hi
San Leandro High
2,510 students
- John Muir Midd 969
John Muir Middle
969 students
- Bancroft Middl 948
Bancroft Middle
948 students
- Halkin Element 724
Halkin Elementary
724 students
- Madison Elemen 694
Madison Elementary
694 students
- This school 357
Garfield Elementary
357 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elementary compares
Garfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$17,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
Asian 20.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 7.8%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Garfield Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Leandro Unified reports $17,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halkin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in San Leandro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Halkin Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 25:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Leandro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Elementary?
60.8% 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 52.9% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 San Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Leandro Unified?
Besides Garfield Elementary, San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students), John Muir Middle (969 students), and Bancroft Middle (948 students). See the San Leandro Unified district page for the complete list.