- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garfield, WA
Garfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530300000486
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 51
- students enrolled
Garfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Garfield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530300000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Garfield Elementary shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530300000486 · Garfield, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 10.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield at Palouse High School (45 students)
Garfield Elementary shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Garfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garfield Elementary
51 students
- Garfield at Pa
Garfield at Palouse High School
45 students
- Garfield Middl
Garfield Middle School
31 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elementary compares
Garfield Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in Washington - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$29,876
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Garfield Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Garfield School District reports $29,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield at Palouse High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Elementary
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garfield, WA. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 42% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% 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?
63.2% of students at Garfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Elementary is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Garfield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Garfield School District?
Besides Garfield Elementary, Garfield School District also operates Garfield at Palouse High School (45 students) and Garfield Middle School (31 students). See the Garfield School District district page for the complete list.