JENNIE BARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jennie Barker Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Garden City school district, located in Garden City, KS with about 138 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Jennie Barker Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jennie Barker Elementary is a public school located in Garden City, Kansas, and is part of the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a foundational education rooted in the district's broader mission to equip students with the necessary academic and social skills for future success. The school environment typically emphasizes student engagement, core literacy and math curriculum, and the development of a supportive, collaborative school culture.

As part of the larger Garden City school system, Jennie Barker Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to support a diverse student body. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive educational framework to ensure that students are meeting state standards while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Parents and community members can access ongoing news, district calendars, and academic resources through the Garden City Public Schools website, which serves as a central hub for school-related information and administrative updates.

For more information, contact Jennie Barker Elem at (620) 805-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.