Serving 377 students in grades 5-8, Charles O Stones Intermediate Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles O Stones Intermediate Center serves the southwest part of Garden City, KS, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center's student population of 377 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles O Stones Intermediate Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
81%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
10%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles O Stones Intermediate Center's ranking?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center is ranked #961 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Charles O Stones Intermediate Center often compared to?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Jennie Barker Elementary School, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Charles O Stones Intermediate Center?
377 students attend Charles O Stones Intermediate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charles O Stones Intermediate Center students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles O Stones Intermediate Center?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles O Stones Intermediate Center offer ?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles O Stones Intermediate Center part of?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center is part of Garden City School District.
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