Enrollment
541
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390440400995
Garfield Heights Middle School — Garfield Heights, OH
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Heights Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Garfield Heights Middle School reports 541 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 271 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 99.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Garfield Heights City Schools spends $16,105 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garfield Heights Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
99.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,105
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 372 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 541 Top 73% in Ohio — larger than 27% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390440400995
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
Two or More 8.7%
White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 271:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 99.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 372
Expulsions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garfield Heights City Schools, which includes Garfield Heights Middle School.
$16,105
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Heights Middle School
How many students attend Garfield Heights Middle School?
Garfield Heights Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Heights Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Heights Middle School is African American at 85.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Heights Middle School?
Garfield Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.