Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jennie Barker 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jennie Barker Elementary serves the northeast part of Garden City, KS, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 663.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 31.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jennie Barker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jennie Barker Elementary School's student population of 163 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Jennie Barker 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 Jennie Barker Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#384 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
52%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
43%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennie Barker Elementary School's ranking?
Jennie Barker Elementary School is ranked #384 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jennie Barker Elementary School often compared to?
Jennie Barker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles O Stones Intermediate Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Jennie Barker Elementary School?
163 students attend Jennie Barker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jennie Barker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jennie Barker Elementary School?
Jennie Barker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jennie Barker Elementary School offer ?
Jennie Barker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jennie Barker Elementary School part of?
Jennie Barker Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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