- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazelwood, MO
Garrett Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Garrett Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383000620
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrett Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Hazelwood · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrett Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Elem. ranks #1 of 6 schools in Hazelwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Garrett Elem. shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 291383000620 · Hazelwood, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 11.9:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Garrett Elem. shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Garrett Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 309
Garrett Elem.
309 students
What this shows Garrett Elem. reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrett Elem. compares
Garrett Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.4%
White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Garrett Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrett Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrett Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrett Elem.
How many students attend Garrett Elem.?
Garrett Elem. has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazelwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Garrett Elem.?
57.1% of students at Garrett Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrett Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Garrett Elem. is African American at 64.4% of enrollment, in Hazelwood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrett Elem.?
Garrett Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Garrett Elem. rank among schools in Hazelwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Elem. ranks #1 of 6 schools in Hazelwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazelwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Garrett Elem., Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.