- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, VA
Garland R. Quarles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Garland R. Quarles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510405001779
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garland R. Quarles Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Garland R. Quarles Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garland R. Quarles Elementary ranks #7 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510405001779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Garland R. Quarles Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 510405001779 · Winchester, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John Handley High (1,361 students)
Garland R. Quarles Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Garland R. Quarles Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Handley H
John Handley High
1,361 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Middle
642 students
- John Kerr Elem
John Kerr Elementary
583 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
575 students
- Virginia Avenu 415
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
415 students
- This school 410
Garland R. Quarles Elementary
410 students
What this shows Garland R. Quarles Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garland R. Quarles Elementary compares
Garland R. Quarles Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 33.2%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.0%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Garland R. Quarles Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winchester City Public Schools reports $18,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garland R. Quarles Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Handley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Kerr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garland R. Quarles Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Evendale Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Redbud Run Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Mill Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John Kerr Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
Standard public school
483 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garland R. Quarles Elementary
How many students attend Garland R. Quarles Elementary?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garland R. Quarles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garland R. Quarles Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garland R. Quarles Elementary?
77.2% of students at Garland R. Quarles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garland R. Quarles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Garland R. Quarles Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garland R. Quarles Elementary?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Garland R. Quarles Elementary rank among schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Garland R. Quarles Elementary ranks #7 of 12 schools in Winchester, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester City Public Schools?
Besides Garland R. Quarles Elementary, Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students), Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students), and John Kerr Elementary (583 students). See the Winchester City Public Schools district page for the complete list.