- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden City, KS
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall
Federal NCES profile for Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200639002067
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall ranks #1 of 3 schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639002067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200639002067 · Garden City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 6.5:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall 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 111
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall
111 students
What this shows Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall compares
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 68% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Kansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 19.8%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall 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 Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall'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 other schools in Garden City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall
How many students attend Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
The student-teacher ratio at Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall is 6.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 59% 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 Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
71.9% of students at Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
The largest demographic group at Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall?
Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall rank among schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City?
Besides Gc Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall, 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.