Enrollment
285
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Abe Hubert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Abe Hubert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001170
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abe Hubert Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #8 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Abe Hubert Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abe Hubert Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abe Hubert Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abe Hubert Elementary School
Abe Hubert Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Garden City, Kansas, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.6% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Garden City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kenneth Henderson Middle (425 students): Abe Hubert Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 14.7:1).
Garden City also operates Garden City High School (1,946 students) and Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students) alongside Abe Hubert Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abe Hubert Elementary School compares
Abe Hubert Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 79% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Kansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 9.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Abe Hubert Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garden City, which includes Abe Hubert Elementary School.
$12,807
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 68.1%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abe Hubert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abe Hubert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 56.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Garden City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Standard public school
377 students 13:1 students per teacher
Florence Wilson Elem
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Standard public school
367 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Victor Ornelas Elem
Standard public school
351 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Alta Brown Elem
Standard public school
336 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Abe Hubert Elementary School
How many students attend Abe Hubert Elementary School?
Abe Hubert Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abe Hubert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abe Hubert Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abe Hubert Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Abe Hubert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abe Hubert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abe Hubert Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abe Hubert Elementary School?
Abe Hubert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abe Hubert Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Abe Hubert Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garden City on the city page.
Is Abe Hubert Elementary School a good school?
Abe Hubert Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garden City?
Besides Abe Hubert Elementary School, Garden City also operates Garden City High School (1,946 students), Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students), and Horace J. Good Middle School (583 students). See the Garden City district page for the complete list.
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