- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Georgia Matthews Elem
Federal NCES profile for Georgia Matthews Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001173
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgia Matthews Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgia Matthews Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Matthews Elem ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Georgia Matthews Elem grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 200639001173 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 12.4:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Georgia Matthews Elem grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Georgia Matthews 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 112
Georgia Matthews Elem
112 students
What this shows Georgia Matthews Elem reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgia Matthews Elem compares
Georgia Matthews 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 61% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 11.6%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Georgia Matthews Elem is about as mixed as 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 Georgia Matthews Elem 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgia Matthews 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
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
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Matthews Elem
How many students attend Georgia Matthews Elem?
Georgia Matthews Elem has 112 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgia Matthews Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgia Matthews Elem is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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 Georgia Matthews Elem?
68.8% of students at Georgia Matthews Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgia Matthews Elem?
The largest demographic group at Georgia Matthews Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgia Matthews Elem?
Georgia Matthews Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Georgia Matthews Elem rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgia Matthews Elem ranks #2 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 Georgia Matthews 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.