- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, OH
Garfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441905406
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Garfield Middle School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390441905406 · Lakewood, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,372 students)
Garfield Middle School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 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
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,372 students
- This school 457
Garfield Middle School
457 students
- Harding Middle 446
Harding Middle School
446 students
- Grant Elementa 323
Grant Elementary School
323 students
- Emerson Elemen 323
Emerson Elementary School
323 students
- Hayes Elementa 292
Hayes Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Garfield Middle School reports 457 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$19,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 9.8%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Garfield Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood City reports $19,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayes Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Lakewood
1 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Middle School
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Middle School?
39.6% of students at Garfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Middle School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 public schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Middle School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Lakewood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood City?
Besides Garfield Middle School, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Harding Middle School (446 students), and Grant Elementary School (323 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.