Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Georgia Matthews Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than 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 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Georgia Matthews Elementary serves the southwest part of Garden City, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia Matthews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Georgia Matthews Elementary School's student population of 112 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Georgia Matthews 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 Georgia Matthews Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#454 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
78%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)9.8%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Matthews Elementary School's ranking?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Georgia Matthews Elementary School often compared to?
Georgia Matthews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Georgia Matthews Elementary School?
112 students attend Georgia Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Georgia Matthews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgia Matthews Elementary School?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Georgia Matthews Elementary School offer ?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia Matthews Elementary School part of?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Not the greatest of schools. The school staff are way too laid back especially on bullying and treat the schools recess as their own; they can usually be found talking to each other, while the children run amock. Academics is decent and is at par for an average school. USD 457 as a whole does not have advance classes for the advanced student and treat such subjects as taboo.
One main reason for the schools laid back policy is their principal and her inadequacate responses to this parent's concerns. The principal does not take a stand on issues that require her to take action against any of the school staff. The school is not recomended and USD 457 as a whole should be avoided because your child will be ill prepared for college, unless, it is suffice for your child to work at the meat packing plants when he or she graduates high school.
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