- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyandotte, MI
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263654007248
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654007248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 263654007248 · Wyandotte, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 17.4:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,236 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,236 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson School
869 students
- Jefferson Elem 473
Jefferson Elementary School
473 students
- This school 418
Garfield Elementary School
418 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elementary School
379 students
- Monroe Element 349
Monroe Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 418 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$21,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Garfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wyandotte School District of the City of reports $21,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyandotte, MI. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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?
66.4% 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 62.9% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Woodrow Wilson School (869 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (473 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.