- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Garfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825001375
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary ranks #6 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Garfield Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530825001375 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 10.5:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Garfield Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.8 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
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- This school 314
Garfield Elementary
314 students
What this shows Garfield Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Elementary compares
Garfield Elementary 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 61% | 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
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% 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
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% 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
25.5%
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
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Garfield Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 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
How many students attend Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 33% 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?
72.5% 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 57.6% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Elementary?
Garfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Elementary ranks #6 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Garfield Elementary, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Ferris High School (1,644 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.