Jennie Wilson Elem

www.gckschools.com/

800 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jennie Wilson Elementary School is located in Garden City, Kansas, and is part of the Garden City Public Schools district (USD 457). As a public elementary school, it serves students in the local community with a focus on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in later grade levels. The school operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes providing equitable educational opportunities and fostering a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of a district known for its significant cultural diversity, Jennie Wilson Elementary emphasizes inclusive practices and community engagement. The school leverages the resources of the Garden City school system to provide standardized curriculum, technology integration, and extracurricular activities designed to support student growth. Families looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific programs can find comprehensive resources through the district’s official website at http://www.gckschools.com/.

800

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

54.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jennie Wilson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	560
Black	50
Asian	30
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Hispanic
560 (70.0 %)
White
138 (17.2 %)
Black
50 (6.2 %)
Asian
30 (3.7 %)
Two or More
19 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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)805-7750
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	54.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 577

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jennie Wilson Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	577
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jennie Wilson Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	45.5%
Male	436	54.5%

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