Enrollment
377
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Huron, MI
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262883006464
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Huron, Michigan, enrolling 377 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 507 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #204.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students) and Port Huron High School (988 students) alongside Garfield Elementary School.
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 School compares
Garfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$13,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 72.1%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Garfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Huron Area School District, which includes Garfield Elementary School.
$13,309
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 56.2%
Federal 19.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary 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
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Huron, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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?
72.9% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 School rank among schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Port Huron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Huron on the city page.
Is Garfield Elementary School a good school?
Garfield Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan 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 Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Central Middle School (599 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.
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