Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gertrude Walker Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gertrude Walker Elementary serves the southwest part of Garden City, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gertrude Walker Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Model Learning Environment, Preparing Lifelong Learners, To Become Exemplary Citizens
School Rankings
Gertrude Walker Elementary School 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 Gertrude Walker Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
62%
23%
Black
17%
7%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gertrude Walker Elementary School's ranking?
Gertrude Walker Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Gertrude Walker Elementary School often compared to?
Gertrude Walker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor Ornelas Elementary School, Abe Hubert Elementary School, Jennie Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Gertrude Walker Elementary School?
186 students attend Gertrude Walker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gertrude Walker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gertrude Walker Elementary School?
Gertrude Walker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gertrude Walker Elementary School offer ?
Gertrude Walker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gertrude Walker Elementary School part of?
Gertrude Walker Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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