Enrollment
211
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390443801304
Garfield Elementary School — Medina, OH
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Medina City Sd · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Garfield Elementary School reports 211 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% above the Ohio average and 12% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 422 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Medina City Sd spends $15,031 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.8% from local sources (property taxes), 24.7% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garfield Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,031
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 422 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 211 Top 17% in Ohio — larger than 83% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.5% +44% vs state
NCES ID 390443801304
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 422:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medina City Sd, which includes Garfield Elementary School.
$15,031
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Medina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Intermediate School
Standard public school
581 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Primary School
Standard public school
581 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
H G Blake Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Medina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.