Plymell Elementary

Garden City
20 W Plymell Rd
Garden City, KS 67846
141 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
141
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (71.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (28.4 %)
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)805-7800
Website: http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 18
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 24
Gender Ratio