Enrollment
435
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390449001789
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 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, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #32 of 45
- schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 435
- 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 #32 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 435 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toledo City spends $18,515 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Toledo's public schools, it stands alongside Toledo School for the Arts (750 students): Garfield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 15:1).
Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students) and Waite High School (937 students) alongside Garfield Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garfield Elementary School compares
Garfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 32.0%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 14.9%
Largest group: African American at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Garfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo City, which includes Garfield Elementary School.
$18,515
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 28.8%
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.
How Garfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waite High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowsher High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Toledo School for the Arts
Standard public school
750 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 67.4:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 African American at 32.0% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garfield Elementary School rank among schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #32 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Garfield Elementary School a good school?
Garfield Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Toledo City?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students), Waite High School (937 students), and Bowsher High School (772 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.
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