PLYMELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Plymell Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Garden City school district, located in Garden City, KS with about 147 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Plymell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Plymell Elementary, located at 20 W Plymell Rd in Garden City, Kansas, serves as a rural community hub within the Garden City Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the larger district while maintaining the personalized feel of a smaller campus, Plymell Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success in their middle school years and beyond.
As part of the Garden City school system, the institution benefits from a comprehensive curriculum and district-wide initiatives designed to support diverse student needs. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to cultivate a positive educational experience. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, current events, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [gckschools.com](http://www.gckschools.com) serves as the primary resource for the Plymell community.
For more information, contact Plymell Elementary at (620) 805-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Garden City, KS 67846-8962
(620) 805-7800
http://www.gckschools.com/
PLYMELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Garden City, KS with about 147 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Garden City
- Total Students:
- 147
- Teachers:
- 11.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 147 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLYMELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.