Georgia Matthews Elementary

Summary:

Georgia Matthews Elementary is a public elementary school located in Garden City, Kansas, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Garden City school district, which is ranked 235 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Georgia Matthews Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with a ranking of 506 out of 653 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, is generally below the state and district averages. However, the school has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, particularly Hispanic students and English Language Learners (ELLs).

When comparing Georgia Matthews Elementary to other nearby schools in the Garden City district, the school generally performs below its peers. For example, Jennie Barker Elementary and Jennie Wilson Elementary both outperformed Georgia Matthews Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school's high poverty rate and declining enrollment may also contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-4

 111 Johnson
       Garden City, KS  67846


(620) 805-7550

District: Garden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,982 Help


Students who attend Georgia Matthews Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center
    Horace J. Good Middle School
High:    Garden City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.0%
White:
13.5%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Georgia Matthews Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Garden City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Georgia Matthews Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Garden City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77%), White (13.5%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Georgia Matthews Elementary is 13.5, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Garden City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Georgia Matthews Elementary is $10,982. 7 elementary schools in the Garden City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Georgia Matthews Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgia Matthews Elementary 506th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Georgia Matthews Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


Garden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden City 235th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Georgia Matthews Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Georgia Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.96 261st 585 55.4%
2007 61.13 267th 600 55.5%
2008 27.70 514th 614 16.3%
2009 12.36 575th 621 7.4%
2010 5.19 611th 630 3.0%
2011 8.15 608th 631 3.6%
2012 28.55 565th 660 14.4%
2013 8.35 624th 668 6.6%
2015 20.89 582nd 678 14.2%
2016 28.59 499th 656 23.9%
2017 20.55 559th 659 15.2%
2018 34.69 462nd 656 29.6%
2019 16.65 581st 667 12.9%
2021 26.20 532nd 670 20.6%
2022 36.12 451st 668 32.5%
2023 41.02 403rd 660 38.9%
2024 26.63 506th 653 22.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Georgia Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.52 17th 108 84.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Georgia Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.95 168th 512 67.2%
2019 37.02 350th 509 31.2%
2021 41.96 305th 494 38.3%
2022 45.90 289th 512 43.6%
2023 48.16 270th 541 50.1%
2024 34.92 389th 546 28.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Georgia Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.75 436th 574 24.0%
2019 16.67 518th 591 12.4%
2021 16.51 514th 591 13.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Georgia Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.57 340th 575 40.9%
2019 32.57 423rd 586 27.8%
2021 40.69 377th 605 37.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Georgia Matthews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.87 33rd 207 84.1%
2019 43.13 130th 235 44.7%
2021 57.83 74th 229 67.7%
2022 67.67 49th 254 80.7%
2023 64.07 54th 245 78.0%
2024 58.27 86th 260 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Georgia Matthews Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 259 3 1 89 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 251 2 3 103 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 221 10 3 110 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 229 8 4 112 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 178 11 5 79 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 166 11 3 84 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 175 10 3 113 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 155 7 3 149 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 155 7 3 149 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 146 12 2 157 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 137 11 1 125 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 126 10 3 155 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 117 10 5 179 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 115 8 6 203 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 93 5 8 177 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2003 93 5 8 177 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2004 93 3 9 164 0 n/a n/a 21 290
2005 87 5 3 164 0 n/a n/a 23 282
2006 79 4 1 176 0 n/a n/a 20 280
2007 62 12 0 150 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2008 58 11 0 194 1 n/a n/a 3 267
2009 63 13 5 177 1 n/a n/a 3 262
2010 55 3 25 139 1 0 7 0 230
2011 68 5 38 147 1 0 4 0 263
2012 75 1 42 179 1 0 7 0 305
2013 48 2 3 107 0 0 4 0 164
2014 44 0 2 121 0 0 7 0 174
2015 41 10 7 127 0 0 9 0 194
2016 29 0 9 114 0 0 6 0 158
2017 25 1 10 125 0 0 5 0 166
2018 24 6 13 119 0 0 6 0 168
2019 24 2 15 126 0 0 5 0 172
2020 27 0 8 114 0 0 4 0 153
2021 60 13 15 215 0 0 8 0 311
2022 18 3 10 74 0 0 2 0 107
2023 14 2 7 85 0 0 1 0 109
2024 17 5 5 97 0 0 2 0 126

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Georgia Matthews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 0
1989 359 17.0 21.1 n/a
1990 344 16.9 20.3 0
1991 354 16.7 21.1 n/a
1992 273 13.7 19.9 34.4
1993 264 14.8 17.8 30.3
1994 301 15.3 19.7 32.6
1995 315 16.6 19.0 48.3
1996 315 16.6 19.0 48.3
1997 317 17.4 18.2 45.4
1998 274 14.2 19.3 44.9
1999 294 16.3 18.0 51.4
2000 312 17.0 18.4 57.7
2001 332 30.5 10.9 59.3
2002 283 21.7 13.0 61.8
2003 283 21.7 13.0 61.8
2004 290 22.0 13.2 66.5
2005 282 16.8 16.8 66.8
2006 280 17.1 16.4 65
2007 225 20.9 10.8 78.2
2008 267 17.2 15.5 64.4
2009 262 18.9 13.9 72.6
2010 230 18.9 12.1 74.3
2011 263 18.5 14.2 73.4
2012 305 22.9 13.2 78.4
2013 164 15.1 10.8 75.6
2014 174 14.9 11.6 74.7
2015 194 15.0 12.9 76.8
2016 158 14.0 11.2 79.1
2017 166 13.9 11.9 84.3
2018 168 14.4 11.6 83.9
2019 172 12.9 13.3 80.2
2020 153 10.0 15.3 72.5
2021 311 21.5 14.4 64.6
2022 107 10.6 10.0 60.7
2023 109 9.6 11.3 77.1
2024 126 9.3 13.5 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Georgia Matthews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 0
1989 359 17.0 21.1 n/a
1990 344 16.9 20.3 0
1991 354 16.7 21.1 n/a
1992 273 13.7 19.9 34.4
1993 264 14.8 17.8 30.3
1994 301 15.3 19.7 32.6
1995 315 16.6 19.0 48.3
1996 315 16.6 19.0 48.3
1997 317 17.4 18.2 45.4
1998 274 14.2 19.3 44.9
1999 294 16.3 18.0 51.4
2000 312 17.0 18.4 57.7
2001 332 30.5 10.9 59.3
2002 283 21.7 13.0 61.8
2003 283 21.7 13.0 61.8
2004 290 22.0 13.2 66.5
2005 282 16.8 16.8 66.8
2006 280 17.1 16.4 65
2007 225 20.9 10.8 78.2
2008 267 17.2 15.5 64.4
2009 262 18.9 13.9 72.6
2010 230 18.9 12.1 74.3
2011 263 18.5 14.2 73.4
2012 305 22.9 13.2 78.4
2013 164 15.1 10.8 75.6
2014 174 14.9 11.6 74.7
2015 194 15.0 12.9 76.8
2016 158 14.0 11.2 79.1
2017 166 13.9 11.9 84.3
2018 168 14.4 11.6 83.9
2019 172 12.9 13.3 80.2
2020 153 10.0 15.3 72.5
2021 311 21.5 14.4 64.6
2022 107 10.6 10.0 60.7
2023 109 9.6 11.3 77.1
2024 126 9.3 13.5 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Georgia Matthews Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,507 (13.7%) $9,475 (86.3%) $10,982

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Georgia Matthews Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 581st of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 403rd of 660 Elementary schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Matthews Elementary)2631.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garden City)27.428.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia Matthews Elementary)3473.7
 39.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden City)34.141.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia Matthews Elementary)3223.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City)41.535.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia Matthews Elementary)1223.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garden City)2421.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172109
 36.6%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian157
 53.3%
Hispanic12685
 32.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2414
 41.7%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%77.1%
 3.2%


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Georgia Matthews Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Georgia Matthews Elementary.

Students at Georgia Matthews Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 13% White, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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