- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Heath, OH
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441101056
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Heath · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Heath, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390441101056 · Heath, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.8:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Heath High School (447 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heath High Sch
Heath High School
447 students
- Heath Middle S
Heath Middle School
394 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary School
388 students
- This school
Garfield Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 331 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$13,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Garfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heath City reports $13,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heath Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Heath
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Heath, OH. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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?
33.0% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Heath, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 public schools in Heath?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Heath, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Heath City?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Heath City also operates Heath High School (447 students), Heath Middle School (394 students), and Stevenson Elementary School (388 students). See the Heath City district page for the complete list.