Florence Wilson Elem

1709 Labrador Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846

www.gckschools.com/

335 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Florence Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in Garden City, Kansas, serving students within the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, focusing on core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative skills.

As part of the broader Garden City school community, Florence Wilson Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a focus on community engagement. The school staff works closely with families and stakeholders to provide a well-rounded educational experience, often highlighting the importance of literacy, technology integration, and social-emotional learning. For more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and district policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.gckschools.com/.

335

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence Wilson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	196
Black	38
Asian	20
Two or More	9

Hispanic
196 (58.5 %)
White
72 (21.5 %)
Black
38 (11.3 %)
Asian
20 (6.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.7 %)

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)805-7400
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 82

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Florence Wilson Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Florence Wilson Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	46.3%
Male	180	53.7%

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