- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Revere, MA
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251005001975
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Revere · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 639
- students enrolled
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Revere, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 251005001975 · Revere, MA Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Revere High (2,115 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Revere High
Revere High
2,115 students
- A. C. Whelan E 658
A. C. Whelan Elementary School
658 students
- This school 639
Garfield Elementary School
639 students
- Staff Sargent 615
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School
615 students
- Abraham Lincol 600
Abraham Lincoln
600 students
- Rumney Marsh A 587
Rumney Marsh Academy
587 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 639 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 Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$20,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
White 18.6%
Asian 4.9%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Garfield Elementary School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Revere reports $20,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revere High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. C. Whelan Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rumney Marsh Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Revere
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Revere, MA. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Revere, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield Elementary School rank among schools in Revere?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Revere, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Revere on the city page.
What other schools are in Revere?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Revere also operates Revere High (2,115 students), A. C. Whelan Elementary School (658 students), and Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School (615 students). See the Revere district page for the complete list.