Enrollment
410
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garland R. Quarles Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garland R. Quarles Elementary
Garland R. Quarles Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winchester, Virginia, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Winchester's public schools, it stands alongside Evendale Elementary (618 students): Garland R. Quarles Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Winchester City Public Schools also operates John Handley High (1,361 students) and Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students) alongside Garland R. Quarles Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garland R. Quarles Elementary compares
Garland R. Quarles Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchester City Public Schools, which includes Garland R. Quarles Elementary.
$16,775
Per student
+15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 40.7%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Garland R. Quarles Elementary a good school?
Garland R. Quarles Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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