- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorain, OH
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 390442605109
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 259
- students enrolled
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390442605109 · Lorain, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
Garfield Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.3 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
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- This school 259
Garfield Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elementary School compares
Garfield Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 23.2%
White 13.1%
Two or More 12.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Garfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Lorain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
839 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Larkmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Palm Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 51.0% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
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 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 Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.