- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garfield, WA
Garfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530300000487
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 31
- students enrolled
Garfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Garfield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530300000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Garfield Middle School shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
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
-3 students YoY 530300000487 · Garfield, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 6.2:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Elementary (51 students)
Garfield Middle School shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Garfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Eleme
Garfield Elementary
51 students
- Garfield at Pa
Garfield at Palouse High School
45 students
- This school
Garfield Middle School
31 students
What this shows Garfield Middle School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Middle School compares
Garfield Middle School 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Washington - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 90.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Garfield Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield at Palouse High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Middle School
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has 31 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garfield, WA. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School is 6.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 61% 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?
32.3% of students at Garfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Garfield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Middle School, Garfield School District also operates Garfield Elementary (51 students) and Garfield at Palouse High School (45 students). See the Garfield School District district page for the complete list.