- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 200639001207 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 11.1:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden City Hi
Garden City High School
1,946 students
- Jennie Wilson
Jennie Wilson Elem
796 students
- Horace J. Good 583
Horace J. Good Middle School
583 students
- Kenneth Hender 425
Kenneth Henderson Middle
425 students
- Charles O Ston 377
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
377 students
- This school 367
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
367 students
What this shows Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr compares
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Garden City reports $13,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 53.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.