Alta Brown Elem

www.gckschools.com/

308 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Alta Brown Elementary School is a public school located in Garden City, Kansas, serving as part of the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the academic and social development of its elementary-age students. It emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also promoting the personal growth of each child through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

As a key component of the Garden City educational community, Alta Brown Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of a larger district dedicated to student success and career readiness. The school maintains a strong connection with local families, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to learning, Alta Brown aims to prepare its students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens within their community.

308

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Brown Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	239
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
239 (77.6 %)
White
44 (14.3 %)
Asian
11 (3.6 %)
Black
9 (2.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garden City
Phone:	(620)805-7200
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alta Brown Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alta Brown Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	48.4%
Male	159	51.6%

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