Enrollment
367
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001207
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Garden City, Kansas, enrolling 367 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.3% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 367 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 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 367 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Garden City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kenneth Henderson Middle (425 students): Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Garden City also operates Garden City High School (1,946 students) and Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students) alongside Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr.
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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr compares
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 67% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.4%
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.8%
White 16.1%
African American 8.7%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is more 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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr.
$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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr'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
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
Abe Hubert Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 10.6:1 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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
How many students attend Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr?
71.3% of students at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr ranks #9 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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr a good school?
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr, 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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