Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Edith Scheuerman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edith Scheuerman Elementary serves the west part of Garden City, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School's student population of 204 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith Scheuerman Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#541 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edith Scheuerman Elementary School's ranking?
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School is ranked #541 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Edith Scheuerman Elementary School often compared to?
Edith Scheuerman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Wilson Elementary School, Buffalo Jones Elementary School, Gertrude Walker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Edith Scheuerman Elementary School?
204 students attend Edith Scheuerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Edith Scheuerman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edith Scheuerman Elementary School?
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edith Scheuerman Elementary School offer ?
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edith Scheuerman Elementary School part of?
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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