- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toppenish, WA
Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530897001531
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Toppenish · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Toppenish, WA.
School address
District: Toppenish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530897001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Garfield Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530897001531 · Toppenish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 14.8:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Toppenish High School (969 students)
Garfield Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 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
- Toppenish High
Toppenish High School
969 students
- Toppenish Midd
Toppenish Middle School
757 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
484 students
- Kirkwood Eleme 387
Kirkwood Elementary School
387 students
- This school 310
Garfield Elementary School
310 students
- Lincoln Elemen 244
Lincoln Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary School reports 310 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 99% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$18,015
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
White 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Garfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toppenish School District reports $18,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppenish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toppenish Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirkwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toppenish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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?
89.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Toppenish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary School?
Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 elementary schools in Toppenish?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Toppenish, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toppenish on the city page.
What other schools are in Toppenish School District?
Besides Garfield Elementary School, Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish High School (969 students), Toppenish Middle School (757 students), and Valley View Elementary (484 students). See the Toppenish School District district page for the complete list.