- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miles City, MT
Garfield School
Federal NCES profile for Garfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301841000823
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garfield School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Miles City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 210
- 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 11 public schools in Miles City, MT.
School address
District: Miles City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301841000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Garfield School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 301841000823 · Miles City, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students)
Garfield School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.2 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
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School 6-8
326 students
- This school
Garfield School
210 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
166 students
- Highland Park 126
Highland Park School
126 students
- Jefferson Scho 98
Jefferson School
98 students
What this shows Garfield School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garfield School compares
Garfield School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 53% in Montana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,293
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Garfield School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Miles City Elem reports $12,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School 6-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Miles City
1 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garfield School
How many students attend Garfield School?
Garfield School has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miles City, MT. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garfield School?
The largest demographic group at Garfield School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Miles City, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield School?
Garfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 public schools in Miles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Garfield School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Miles City, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Miles City on the city page.
What other schools are in Miles City Elem?
Besides Garfield School, Miles City Elem also operates Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students), Lincoln School (166 students), and Highland Park School (126 students). See the Miles City Elem district page for the complete list.