Overview
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in GARFIELD, New Mexico. The school enrolls 96 students. It is part of the HATCH VALLEY district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
96 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictHATCH VALLEY
County35013
CityGARFIELD
ZIP87936
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350123000342
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment96
White6.2%
Hispanic / Latino93.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)