- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearny, NJ
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340789002870
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340789002870 · Kearny, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 10.2:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearny High School (1,825 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearny High Sc
Kearny High School
1,825 students
- `Franklin Elem
`Franklin Elementary School
950 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
763 students
- Washington Ele 557
Washington Elementary School
557 students
- Schuyler Eleme 437
Schuyler Elementary School
437 students
- This school 428
Garfield Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 428 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
White 20.8%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Garfield Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearny reports $24,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| `Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearny, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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?
53.3% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearny on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearny?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students), `Franklin Elementary School (950 students), and Lincoln Middle School (763 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.