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Garden City

Kansas · Public School District
18
Schools
7,233
Students
$14,892
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
69.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
86.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Garden City is a public school district in Kansas serving 7,233 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,892 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abe Hubert Elementary SchoolKG–06337
Alta Brown ElemKG–04308
Buffalo Jones ElemKG–04228
Edith Scheuerman ElemKG–04180
Florence Wilson ElemKG–04335
Georgia Matthews ElemKG–04109
Gertrude Walker ElemKG–04208
Jennie Barker ElemKG–06165
Jennie Wilson ElemPK–04800
Plymell ElementaryKG–06141
Victor Ornelas ElemKG–04411
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr05–06404
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr05–08343
Horace J. Good Middle School07–08697
Kenneth Henderson Middle05–08384
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Garden City High School09–121,973
USD 457 Virtual Academy07–1296
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GC Achieve at J.D. Adams HallKG–12114
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,892Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
22%
State
68.1%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
9.6%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
7,233
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.3%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garden City?
Garden City has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,233 students.
What is the graduation rate for Garden City?
The graduation rate is 86.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Garden City spend per student?
Garden City spends $14,892 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Garden City?
69% of students in Garden City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Garden City?
No, Garden City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Garden City serve?
Garden City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Garden City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Garden City is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.