- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Jennie Barker Elem
Federal NCES profile for Jennie Barker Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001177
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennie Barker Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennie Barker Elem has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Barker Elem ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jennie Barker Elem held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200639001177 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 16.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Jennie Barker Elem held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Jennie Barker 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 163
Jennie Barker Elem
163 students
What this shows Jennie Barker Elem reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennie Barker Elem compares
Jennie Barker Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 42.9%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Jennie Barker Elem 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 Jennie Barker Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennie Barker 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennie Barker Elem
How many students attend Jennie Barker Elem?
Jennie Barker Elem has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennie Barker Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennie Barker Elem is 16.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jennie Barker Elem?
30.3% of students at Jennie Barker Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennie Barker Elem?
The largest demographic group at Jennie Barker Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennie Barker Elem?
Jennie Barker Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Jennie Barker Elem rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Barker Elem ranks #4 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 Jennie Barker 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.