- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loveland, CO
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080540000932
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080540000932 · Loveland, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 14.2:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school 213
Garfield Elementary School
213 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elementary School compares
Garfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Garfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% lower 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 School?
43.4% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.