Enrollment
96
Elementary
DISTRICT 175 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HATCH VALLEY·NCES 350123000342
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
8820 HWY 187, GARFIELD, NM 87936 · (575) 267-8280 · Doña Ana County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL96 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
90 students
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 42% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 22 | 23% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within HATCH VALLEY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY this school | 96 | 93.8% | N/A |
| HURLEY ELEMENTARY HURLEY | 114 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
| TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY LAS VEGAS | 115 | 100.0% | 18.1% |
| HOLMAN ELEMENTARY MORA | 79 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ARREY ELEMENTARY ARREY | 93 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LA MESA ON TRACK PREK CENTER LA MESA | 91 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GARFIELD ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Doña Ana County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 96 | #416 of 490 | #46 of 47 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
96
-10 (-9%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 112
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 96 | 9.3 | 10.3:1 | 94% (90) |
| 2023-24 | 96 | 9.8 | 9.8:1 | 100% (96) |
| 2022-23 | 96 | 9.3 | 10.3:1 | 100% (96) |
| 2020-21 | 106 | 8 | 13.3:1 | 100% (106) |
| 2017-18 | 100 | 9.5 | 10.5:1 | 100% (100) |
| 2015-16 | 143 | 12 | 11.9:1 | 100% (143) |
| 2010-11 | 166 | 7 | 23.7:1 | 82% (136) |
| 2000-01 | 218 | 13 | 16.8:1 | 81% (176) |
| 1990-91 | 112 | 5 | 22.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GARFIELD ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (100 to 96); teachers down 2% (9.5 to 9.3).
About GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school in New Mexico, with an address in GARFIELD. The school reports 96 students in pre-K through 2. The typical figure for elementary schools in New Mexico is about 287 students.
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is one of the 5 schools that make up HATCH VALLEY (1,146 students in total).
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY enrolls a student body that is 94% Hispanic. It is also 6% White. For comparison, the population of Doña Ana County is roughly 68% Hispanic. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY has a diversity index of 12%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY employs 9.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 10.3:1. That ratio is under the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 94% in 2024-25.
County data help place the school in context: in Doña Ana County, median household income is about $56,848, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 19%. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is among the 81 public schools in Doña Ana County.
ARREY ELEMENTARY is located about 7.2 miles from GARFIELD ELEMENTARY. Within ten miles are 5 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 96 was 9% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 106. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (10.3:1) than in 2020-21 (13.3:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at GARFIELD ELEMENTARY. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Doña Ana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
224,266
Census ACS
Median income
$56,848
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
36,561 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HATCH VALLEY
- HATCH VALLEY HIGHHigh · 367 students
- HATCH VALLEY MIDDLEMiddle · 253 students
- RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 240 students
- HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARYElementary · 190 students
Other Garfield Elementary schools
51 other US public schools in 21 states are named Garfield Elementary. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is the 49th largest of the 52.
- Garfield Elementary SchoolRevere, MA · 639 students
- Garfield Elementary SchoolDEL RIO, TX · 635 students
- Garfield ElementaryClovis, CA · 610 students
- Garfield ElementaryAlhambra, CA · 577 students
- Garfield Elementary - 19Sioux Falls, SD · 574 students
Nearby schools
- ARREY ELEMENTARY7.2 mi · 93
- HATCH VALLEY HIGH8.9 mi · 367
- HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY9.1 mi · 190
- RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY9.2 mi · 240
- HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE9.2 mi · 253
- T OR C ELEMENTARY27.1 mi · 367
Frequently asked questions
About GARFIELD ELEMENTARYHow large is GARFIELD ELEMENTARY?
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 96 students in grades PK-02.
Is GARFIELD ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does GARFIELD ELEMENTARY have?
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.
What is the student diversity at GARFIELD ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at GARFIELD ELEMENTARY are roughly 6% White, 94% Hispanic.
Who oversees GARFIELD ELEMENTARY?
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is overseen by HATCH VALLEY in Doña Ana County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.