- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Garfield School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630000525
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #50 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #50 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Garfield School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040630000525 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.9:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Garfield School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Garfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- Augustus H. Sh
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- Whittier Eleme
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- Silvestre S He
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- This school
Garfield School
403 students
What this shows Garfield School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield School compares
Garfield School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 67% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Arizona - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
African American 11.2%
White 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Garfield School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garfield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Augustus H. Shaw Montessori | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garfield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield School
How many students attend Garfield School?
Garfield School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield School is 14.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% 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 School?
80.8% of students at Garfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield School?
Garfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
How does Garfield School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #50 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Garfield School, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Augustus H. Shaw Montessori (476 students), and Whittier Elementary School (453 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.