- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Plymell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plymell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001181
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymell Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymell Elementary ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Plymell Elementary shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 200639001181 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 11.7:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Plymell Elementary shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Plymell Elementary 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 117
Plymell Elementary
117 students
What this shows Plymell Elementary reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymell Elementary compares
Plymell Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Plymell Elementary 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 Plymell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymell Elementary'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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymell Elementary
How many students attend Plymell Elementary?
Plymell Elementary has 117 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymell Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Plymell Elementary?
27.7% of students at Plymell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plymell Elementary is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymell Elementary?
Plymell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Plymell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymell Elementary ranks #5 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 Plymell Elementary, 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.