Gertrude Walker Elem

www.gckschools.com/

208 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Gertrude Walker Elementary School, located in Garden City, Kansas, is part of the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural community of Southwest Kansas. It is committed to providing a comprehensive K–4 education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

As a neighborhood school, Gertrude Walker Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to engage young learners. By fostering a culture of collaboration and high expectations, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community pride and lifelong learning for all its students.

208

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gertrude Walker Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	137
Black	29
Asian	12
Two or More	9

Hispanic
137 (65.9 %)
Black
29 (13.9 %)
White
21 (10.1 %)
Asian
12 (5.8 %)
Two or More
9 (4.3 %)

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)805-7600
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 42

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gertrude Walker Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gertrude Walker Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	54.8%
Male	94	45.2%

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