- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parsons, KS
Garfield School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201056001998
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Parsons · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garfield School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Parsons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Garfield School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 201056001998 · Parsons, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 11:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsons Sr High (399 students)
Garfield School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Garfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsons Sr Hig
Parsons Sr High
399 students
- Parsons Middle
Parsons Middle School
273 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
262 students
- Guthridge Scho
Guthridge School
203 students
- This school
Garfield School
176 students
What this shows Garfield School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield School compares
Garfield School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 75% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Kansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Two or More 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Garfield School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Parsons reports $14,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guthridge 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
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Parsons
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield School
How many students attend Garfield School?
Garfield School has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parsons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield School is 11:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 30% 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?
74.7% of students at Garfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Parsons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield School?
Garfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Parsons?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Parsons, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parsons on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsons?
Besides Garfield School, Parsons also operates Parsons Sr High (399 students), Parsons Middle School (273 students), and Lincoln School (262 students). See the Parsons district page for the complete list.