Enrollment
357
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Leandro, California, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,302, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Leandro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Halkin Elementary (724 students): Garfield Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 25:1).
San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students) and John Muir Middle (969 students) alongside Garfield Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Garfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Leandro Unified, which includes Garfield Elementary.
$15,462
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Garfield Elementary a good school?
Garfield Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California 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 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.
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