- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, CA
James Garfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Garfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063627006183
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Garfield Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Garfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Garfield Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627006183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
James Garfield Elementary shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 063627006183 · Selma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 25.4:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High (1,721 students)
James Garfield Elementary shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Garfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High
Selma High
1,721 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Middle
892 students
- Andrew Jackson 640
Andrew Jackson Elementary
640 students
- Theodore Roose 634
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
634 students
- Eric White Ele 630
Eric White Elementary
630 students
- This school 229
James Garfield Elementary
229 students
What this shows James Garfield Elementary reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Garfield Elementary compares
James Garfield Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$19,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
White 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, James Garfield Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Selma Unified reports $19,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Garfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Garfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Selma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Eric White Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Indianola Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Terry Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 28:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Garfield Elementary
How many students attend James Garfield Elementary?
James Garfield Elementary has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Garfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Garfield Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Garfield Elementary?
82.4% of students at James Garfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Garfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Garfield Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Garfield Elementary?
James Garfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Garfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, James Garfield Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides James Garfield Elementary, Selma Unified also operates Selma High (1,721 students), Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students), and Andrew Jackson Elementary (640 students). See the Selma Unified district page for the complete list.