- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewistown, MT
Garfield School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301649000507
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 182
- students enrolled
Garfield School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lewistown, MT.
School address
District: Lewistown Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301649000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Garfield School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 301649000507 · Lewistown, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark School (276 students)
Garfield School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Garfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
276 students
- Lewistown 7-8
Lewistown 7-8
198 students
- This school
Garfield School
182 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park School
159 students
What this shows Garfield School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield School compares
Garfield School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Montana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$11,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 92.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Garfield School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Lewistown Elem reports $11,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewistown 7-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lewistown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield School
How many students attend Garfield School?
Garfield School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewistown, MT. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Lewistown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield School?
Garfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lewistown, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewistown on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewistown Elem?
Besides Garfield School, Lewistown Elem also operates Lewis & Clark School (276 students), Lewistown 7-8 (198 students), and Highland Park School (159 students). See the Lewistown Elem district page for the complete list.