- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618000924
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530618000924 · Olympia, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 13.1:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 314
Garfield Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 314 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 16.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Garfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Griffin School
Standard public school
585 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
East Olympia Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative education program
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Touchstone
Standard public school
2 students 2:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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?
59.0% of students at Garfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.