- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Panguitch, UT
Garfield Online
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490030001622
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield Online earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Panguitch · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 705
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Online ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, UT.
School address
District: Garfield District · Utah
NCES ID 490030001622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+293 students YoY
Garfield Online grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+89.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+293 students YoY 490030001622 · Panguitch, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 18.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Panguitch School (240 students)
Garfield Online grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+89.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Garfield Online in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garfield Online
705 students
- Panguitch Scho 240
Panguitch School
240 students
- Bryce Valley S 157
Bryce Valley School
157 students
- Panguitch High 149
Panguitch High
149 students
- Bryce Valley H 142
Bryce Valley High
142 students
- Escalante Scho 105
Escalante School
105 students
What this shows Garfield Online reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield Online compares
Garfield Online is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 35% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,261
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Garfield Online is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Garfield District reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panguitch School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bryce Valley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Panguitch High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bryce Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Escalante School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Online
How many students attend Garfield Online?
Garfield Online has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Panguitch, UT. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), up 293.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garfield Online?
18.2% of students at Garfield Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield Online?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Online is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Panguitch, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Online?
Garfield Online has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Garfield Online rank among public schools in Panguitch?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield Online ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garfield District?
Besides Garfield Online, Garfield District also operates Panguitch School (240 students), Bryce Valley School (157 students), and Panguitch High (149 students). See the Garfield District district page for the complete list.