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Jennie Barker Elementary

Summary:

Jennie Barker Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden City, Kansas, serving 165 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Garden City school district, which is ranked 235 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jennie Barker Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 155 to 360 out of 653-670 Kansas elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.21%) and Mathematics (33.69%) are higher than the district (21.45% and 17.06%, respectively) and state (33.55% and 31.6%, respectively) averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Holcomb Elementary 3-5 and Abe Hubert Elementary School, Jennie Barker Elementary generally outperforms them in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Jennie Barker Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic students (around 60-70% in recent years) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (35-40% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school's performance on the KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests for these subgroups has been mixed, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 15.5 in recent years, which is lower than the nearby schools, but its per-student spending is slightly lower than the district average.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5585 N Jennie Barker Rd
       Garden City, KS  67846

(620) 805-7700

District: Garden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jennie Barker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kenneth Henderson Middle
High:    Garden City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.9%
White:
41.8%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Compare Details Jennie Barker Elementary ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jennie Barker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jennie Barker Elementary 335th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jennie Barker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Garden City:

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


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Rank History for Jennie Barker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jennie Barker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.75 252nd 585 56.9%
2007 52.63 349th 600 41.8%
2008 79.84 65th 614 89.4%
2009 78.33 60th 621 90.3%
2010 85.26 3rd 630 99.5%
2011 55.81 353rd 631 44.1%
2012 70.77 177th 660 73.2%
2013 72.46 169th 668 74.7%
2015 45.26 401st 678 40.9%
2016 32.01 479th 656 27.0%
2017 64.07 219th 659 66.8%
2018 69.07 168th 656 74.4%
2019 70.92 155th 667 76.8%
2021 68.49 184th 670 72.5%
2022 64.33 208th 668 68.9%
2023 46.42 360th 660 45.5%
2024 49.20 335th 653 48.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jennie Barker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.81 130th 509 74.5%
2024 9.56 543rd 546 0.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jennie Barker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.85 160th 591 72.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jennie Barker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.54 116th 586 80.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jennie Barker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.53 57th 235 75.7%
2022 68.59 46th 254 81.9%
2023 51.91 96th 245 60.8%
2024 59.68 83rd 260 68.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jennie Barker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.61 89th 592 85.0%
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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 Jennie Barker Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 149
1989 149 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 135 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1991 140 2 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 129 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1993 132 1 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 100 1 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 105 2 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 105 2 2 40 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 101 1 2 46 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 69 3 1 35 3 n/a n/a 0 111
1999 82 2 1 38 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 80 1 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2001 83 1 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 67 1 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 67 1 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 58 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 5 79
2005 58 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 7 82
2006 69 0 1 33 0 n/a n/a 5 108
2007 65 3 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 83 4 2 33 2 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 105 4 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2010 101 1 3 39 2 0 8 0 154
2011 94 1 4 46 2 0 6 0 153
2012 79 4 3 56 2 0 7 0 151
2014 58 1 2 69 0 0 3 0 133
2015 66 1 2 62 0 0 2 0 133
2016 69 1 0 63 0 0 3 0 136
2017 63 0 1 61 0 0 4 0 129
2018 58 0 2 74 0 0 4 0 138
2019 64 0 3 78 0 0 5 0 150
2020 68 0 3 64 0 0 4 0 139
2021 61 0 3 68 0 0 4 0 136
2022 68 1 8 80 0 0 3 0 160
2023 69 1 7 84 0 0 4 0 165

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 Jennie Barker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 8.0 18.6 0
1989 157 7.0 22.4 n/a
1990 146 8.8 16.5 0
1991 169 8.5 19.8 n/a
1992 143 7.2 19.8 32.2
1993 164 8.7 18.9 23.2
1994 123 8.5 14.5 28.5
1995 149 7.7 19.4 39.6
1996 149 7.7 19.4 39.6
1997 150 7.8 19.2 38
1998 111 6.5 17.1 36
1999 125 6.8 18.4 32
2000 111 6.3 17.6 36.9
2001 105 6.3 16.7 33.3
2002 95 6.3 15.1 42.1
2003 95 6.3 15.1 42.1
2004 79 6.5 12.2 32.4
2005 82 6.2 13.2 37.3
2006 108 6.2 17.4 37.9
2007 99 8.9 11.1 41.4
2008 124 8.2 15.1 41.1
2009 150 10.3 14.6 36.7
2010 154 10.8 14.2 37
2011 153 10.6 14.4 41.8
2012 151 11.6 12.9 40.4
2014 133 10.1 13.1 54.9
2015 133 11.0 12.0 49.6
2016 136 12.0 11.3 49.3
2017 129 11.3 11.4 48.1
2018 138 11.2 12.3 49.3
2019 150 11.3 13.2 43.3
2020 139 11.3 12.3 43.2
2021 136 10.3 13.1 40.4
2022 160 10.3 15.5 35
2023 165 10.6 15.4 35.8

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 Jennie Barker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 8.0 18.6 0
1989 157 7.0 22.4 n/a
1990 146 8.8 16.5 0
1991 169 8.5 19.8 n/a
1992 143 7.2 19.8 32.2
1993 164 8.7 18.9 23.2
1994 123 8.5 14.5 28.5
1995 149 7.7 19.4 39.6
1996 149 7.7 19.4 39.6
1997 150 7.8 19.2 38
1998 111 6.5 17.1 36
1999 125 6.8 18.4 32
2000 111 6.3 17.6 36.9
2001 105 6.3 16.7 33.3
2002 95 6.3 15.1 42.1
2003 95 6.3 15.1 42.1
2004 79 6.5 12.2 32.4
2005 82 6.2 13.2 37.3
2006 108 6.2 17.4 37.9
2007 99 8.9 11.1 41.4
2008 124 8.2 15.1 41.1
2009 150 10.3 14.6 36.7
2010 154 10.8 14.2 37
2011 153 10.6 14.4 41.8
2012 151 11.6 12.9 40.4
2014 133 10.1 13.1 54.9
2015 133 11.0 12.0 49.6
2016 136 12.0 11.3 49.3
2017 129 11.3 11.4 48.1
2018 138 11.2 12.3 49.3
2019 150 11.3 13.2 43.3
2020 139 11.3 12.3 43.2
2021 136 10.3 13.1 40.4
2022 160 10.3 15.5 35
2023 165 10.6 15.4 35.8

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 Jennie Barker Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,470 (14.2%) $8,872 (85.8%) $10,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jennie Barker Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 360th of 660 Elementary schools
 31.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jennie Barker Elementary)42.842.9
 0%
   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 (Jennie Barker Elementary)64.343.5
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden City)34.141.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jennie Barker Elementary)4837.5
 10.5%
   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 (Jennie Barker Elementary)3229.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garden City)2421.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jennie Barker Elementary)57.150
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City)23.723.8
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jennie Barker Elementary)47.622.7
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garden City)13.115.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Jennie Barker Elementary)47.631.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Garden City)27.434.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jennie Barker Elementary)65.233.3
 31.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City)27.221.4
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jennie Barker Elementary)69.638.1
 31.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garden City)27.218.5
 8.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students150165
 10%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic7884
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White6469
 7.8%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%35.8%
 7.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jennie Barker Elementary

Students at Jennie Barker Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 42% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jennie Barker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenneth Henderson Middle
High : Garden City High School

Jennie Barker Elementary ranks 335th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Jennie Barker Elementary.


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