Enrollment
278
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160036000053
Garfield Elementary School — Boise, ID
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+145% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Garfield Elementary School reports 278 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 145% above the Idaho average and 39% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 278 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boise Independent District spends $13,620 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garfield Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 145% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 145% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,620
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 278 Top 42% in Idaho — larger than 58% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.9% +145% vs state
NCES ID 160036000053
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 16.5%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 278:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Garfield Elementary School.
$13,620
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a other school in BOISE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is White at 49.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BOISE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.