Georgia Matthews Elem

www.gckschools.com/

109 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Georgia Matthews Elementary School is a public school located in Garden City, Kansas, and serves as part of the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. Situated on Johnson Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education to students in the local community. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement.

Like other institutions within the Garden City school system, Georgia Matthews Elementary prioritizes preparing its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to foster a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the district’s official website at http://www.gckschools.com/ serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative details regarding the school’s operations.

109

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgia Matthews Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	85
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	1

Hispanic
85 (78.0 %)
White
14 (12.8 %)
Asian
7 (6.4 %)
Black
2 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

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)805-7550
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 23

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Georgia Matthews Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Georgia Matthews Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	36	33%
Male	73	67%

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