- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corvallis, OR
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410348000037
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 410348000037 · Corvallis, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corvallis High School (1,273 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corvallis High
Corvallis High School
1,273 students
- Crescent Valle
Crescent Valley High School
875 students
- Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling Middle School
712 students
- Cheldelin Midd 488
Cheldelin Middle School
488 students
- This school 378
Garfield Elementary School
378 students
- Bessie Coleman 351
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 378 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 40.1%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Garfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corvallis Sd 509j reports $17,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Corvallis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Letitia Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
Standard public school
310 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
225 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corvallis, OR. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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?
67.5% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Corvallis, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corvallis on the city page.
What other schools are in Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students), Crescent Valley High School (875 students), and Linus Pauling Middle School (712 students). See the Corvallis Sd 509j district page for the complete list.