- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Florence Wilson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Florence Wilson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001600
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Wilson Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Wilson Elem has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Wilson Elem ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Florence Wilson Elem grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 200639001600 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 15.7:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Florence Wilson Elem grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Florence Wilson Elem 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 376
Florence Wilson Elem
376 students
What this shows Florence Wilson Elem reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Wilson Elem compares
Florence Wilson Elem is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 17.8%
African American 15.2%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Florence Wilson Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Garden City reports $13,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Wilson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Wilson Elem'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
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
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Wilson Elem
How many students attend Florence Wilson Elem?
Florence Wilson Elem has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Wilson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Wilson Elem is 15.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Wilson Elem?
58.8% of students at Florence Wilson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Wilson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Florence Wilson Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Wilson Elem?
Florence Wilson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Florence Wilson Elem rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Wilson Elem ranks #10 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 Florence Wilson Elem, 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.