- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden City, KS
Jennie Wilson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Jennie Wilson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200639001178
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennie Wilson Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 56.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennie Wilson Elem has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Wilson Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Jennie Wilson Elem held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 200639001178 · Garden City, KS Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 56.9:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Jennie Wilson Elem held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Jennie 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
- This school
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
- Florence Wilso 376
Florence Wilson Elem
376 students
What this shows Jennie Wilson Elem reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennie Wilson Elem compares
Jennie Wilson 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 | 56.9:1 | ▲ 312% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
56.9:1
students per teacher
- 312% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.3%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 15.5%
African American 7.0%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Jennie Wilson 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 Wilson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Wilson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennie Wilson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennie Wilson Elem
How many students attend Jennie Wilson Elem?
Jennie Wilson Elem has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennie Wilson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennie Wilson Elem is 56.9:1, which is 312% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 262% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jennie Wilson Elem?
61.1% of students at Jennie Wilson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennie Wilson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Jennie Wilson Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennie Wilson Elem?
Jennie Wilson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jennie Wilson Elem rank among schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Wilson Elem ranks #2 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 Jennie Wilson Elem, Garden City also operates Garden City High School (1,946 students), Horace J. Good Middle School (583 students), and Kenneth Henderson Middle (425 students). See the Garden City district page for the complete list.