- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garrettsville, OH
James a Garfield High School
Federal NCES profile for James a Garfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390492003529
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Garfield High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Garrettsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Garfield High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Garfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garrettsville, OH.
School address
District: James a Garfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492003529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
James a Garfield High School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390492003529 · Garrettsville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James a Garfield Elementary School (655 students)
James a Garfield High School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
James a Garfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James a Garfie
James a Garfield Elementary School
655 students
- This school
James a Garfield High School
362 students
- James a Garfie 168
James a Garfield Middle School
168 students
What this shows James a Garfield High School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a Garfield High School compares
James a Garfield High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, James a Garfield High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for James a Garfield Local reports $13,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a Garfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James a Garfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a Garfield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Garfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about James a Garfield High School
How many students attend James a Garfield High School?
James a Garfield High School has 362 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garrettsville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Garfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Garfield High School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 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 James a Garfield High School?
37.7% of students at James a Garfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Garfield High School?
The largest demographic group at James a Garfield High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Garrettsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Garfield High School?
James a Garfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 James a Garfield High School rank among public schools in Garrettsville?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Garfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garrettsville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in James a Garfield Local?
Besides James a Garfield High School, James a Garfield Local also operates James a Garfield Elementary School (655 students) and James a Garfield Middle School (168 students). See the James a Garfield Local district page for the complete list.