- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rathdrum, ID
Garwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160180000734
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garwood Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Garwood Elementary School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 160180000734 · Rathdrum, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Senior High School (830 students)
Garwood Elementary School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Garwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Senio
Lakeland Senior High School
830 students
- Lakeland Middl
Lakeland Middle School
635 students
- Timberlake Sen
Timberlake Senior High School
519 students
- This school
Garwood Elementary School
424 students
- Timberlake Mid
Timberlake Middle School
412 students
- John Brown Ele
John Brown Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Garwood Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garwood Elementary School compares
Garwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 45% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Idaho - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Garwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeland District reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garwood Elementary School
How many students attend Garwood Elementary School?
Garwood Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rathdrum, ID. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garwood Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 0% higher 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 Garwood Elementary School?
16.0% of students at Garwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garwood Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garwood Elementary School?
Garwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garwood Elementary School rank among schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, Garwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeland District?
Besides Garwood Elementary School, Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), Lakeland Middle School (635 students), and Timberlake Senior High School (519 students). See the Lakeland District district page for the complete list.