- Enrollment
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, OH
Garfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441001038
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 814
- students enrolled
Garfield Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Garfield Middle School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390441001038 · Hamilton, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (2,403 students)
Garfield Middle School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Garfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
2,403 students
- This school 814
Garfield Middle School
814 students
- Ridgeway Eleme 705
Ridgeway Elementary School
705 students
- Highland Eleme 695
Highland Elementary School
695 students
- Linden Element 674
Linden Elementary School
674 students
- Riverview Elem 640
Riverview Elementary School
640 students
What this shows Garfield Middle School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Middle School compares
Garfield Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$13,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Garfield Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton City reports $13,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Hamilton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Middle School
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has 814 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Middle School is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. 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 Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton City?
Besides Garfield Middle School, Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students), Ridgeway Elementary School (705 students), and Highland Elementary School (695 students). See the Hamilton City district page for the complete list.