- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth Henderson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001180
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth Henderson Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth Henderson Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Henderson Middle ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Kenneth Henderson Middle held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 200639001180 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Kenneth Henderson Middle held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kenneth Henderson Middle 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
- This school 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth Henderson Middle compares
Kenneth Henderson Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 16.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Kenneth Henderson Middle 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle 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 |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Wilson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth Henderson Middle'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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Garden City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Henderson Middle
How many students attend Kenneth Henderson Middle?
Kenneth Henderson Middle has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Henderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Henderson Middle is 14.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenneth Henderson Middle?
52.3% of students at Kenneth Henderson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth Henderson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth Henderson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth Henderson Middle?
Kenneth Henderson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kenneth Henderson Middle rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Henderson Middle ranks #12 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle, 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.