Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jennie Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jennie Wilson Elementary serves the southwest part of Garden City, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jennie Wilson Elementary School's student population of 796 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Jennie Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennie Wilson Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#286 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2024. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
15%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
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
(22-23)2.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-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 Jennie Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Jennie Wilson Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jennie Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Jennie Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gertrude Walker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Jennie Wilson Elementary School?
796 students attend Jennie Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jennie Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jennie Wilson Elementary School?
Jennie Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jennie Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Jennie Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jennie Wilson Elementary School part of?
Jennie Wilson Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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