Garnett Elementary School

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Garnett Elementary School ranks 326 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Garnett Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 433 students in grades PK-6 in Garnett, Kansas, which is part of the Garnett school district. While the school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic performance has been a mixed bag, with some bright spots and areas of concern.

On the positive side, Garnett Elementary's 3rd-grade students have outperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 52.5% and 74.35% respectively in 2023-2024. The school has also performed well for its special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top half of Kansas elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's overall ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates have consistently lagged behind the state average, and its 5th-grade students have struggled the most, with proficiency rates below the state average.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Westphalia and Greeley Elementary, which are also part of the Garnett school district, have generally outperformed Garnett Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. Additionally, the school's overall ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have declined over the past few years, which is a concerning trend that the district and school leadership should investigate and address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032

(785) 448-3177

District: Garnett

SchoolDigger Rank:
326^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,178

Students who attend Garnett Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Anderson County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 422

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garnett Elementary School ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Garnett Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Garnett School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garnett Elementary School is 13.5, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnett School District! (See more...)

Compare Garnett Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garnett Elementary School is $10,178, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnett School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garnett Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnett Elementary School 326^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Garnett Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Garnett:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnett 78^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garnett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2015	55.55	294^th	678	56.6%
2016	57.12	271^st	656	58.7%
2017	57.32	272^nd	659	58.7%
2018	56.92	277^th	656	57.8%
2019	63.67	216^th	667	67.6%
2021	57.80	270^th	670	59.7%
2022	43.56	389^th	668	41.8%
2023	53.37	299^th	660	54.7%
2024	50.09	326^th	653	50.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	80.90	11^th	140	92.1%
2019	65.55	51^st	193	73.6%
2022	68.05	70^th	305	77.0%
2023	59.80	97^th	296	67.2%
2024	41.50	167^th	306	45.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	68.19	106^th	512	79.3%
2019	66.22	122^nd	509	76.0%
2021	71.92	80^th	494	83.8%
2022	45.63	293^rd	512	42.8%
2023	62.51	165^th	541	69.5%
2024	61.16	188^th	546	65.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.29	290^th	574	49.5%
2019	59.03	233^rd	591	60.6%
2021	50.26	306^th	591	48.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.90	11^th	140	92.1%
2019	65.55	51^st	193	73.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	63.09	185^th	575	67.8%
2019	67.30	153^rd	586	73.9%
2021	63.39	193^rd	605	68.1%

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Rank History for White students at Garnett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	50.24	289^th	574	49.7%
2019	53.94	256^th	592	56.8%
2021	47.97	312^th	587	46.8%
2022	34.03	433^rd	596	27.3%
2023	44.29	337^th	584	42.3%
2024	41.88	353^rd	579	39.0%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garnett Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	411	4	4	8	6	0	1	434
2014	444	6	4	11	8	1	0	474
2015	405	0	5	17	1	0	18	446
2016	378	1	3	18	0	0	15	415
2017	389	1	1	16	0	0	10	417
2018	444	7	5	14	0	0	10	480
2019	428	7	4	13	1	0	0	453
2020	409	8	3	18	2	0	4	444
2021	378	2	2	10	2	0	3	397
2022	391	8	2	13	0	0	6	420
2023	405	5	3	12	0	0	8	433
2024	392	4	2	17	0	0	7	422

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 Garnett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	434	32.2	13.4	54.8
2014	474	33.2	14.2	58.9
2015	446	33.0	13.5	55.2
2016	415	32.0	12.9	53
2017	417	31.4	13.2	53.7
2018	480	30.4	15.7	54.4
2019	453	30.7	14.7	54.1
2020	444	30.5	14.5	56.8
2021	397	30.1	13.1	54.9
2022	420	29.8	14.0	49.3
2023	433	30.5	14.1	62.8
2024	422	31.0	13.5	61.8

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 Garnett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	434	32.2	13.4	54.8
2014	474	33.2	14.2	58.9
2015	446	33.0	13.5	55.2
2016	415	32.0	12.9	53
2017	417	31.4	13.2	53.7
2018	480	30.4	15.7	54.4
2019	453	30.7	14.7	54.1
2020	444	30.5	14.5	56.8
2021	397	30.1	13.1	54.9
2022	420	29.8	14.0	49.3
2023	433	30.5	14.1	62.8
2024	422	31.0	13.5	61.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garnett Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,866 (28.2%)	$7,312 (71.8%)	$10,178

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garnett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 299^th of 660 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garnett Elementary School)	41.2	50	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garnett)	41.9	50	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garnett Elementary School)	58.8	62.5	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garnett)	59.5	58.3	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garnett Elementary School)	39.1	34.7	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garnett)	41.8	32.8	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garnett Elementary School)	40.6	26.5	14.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garnett)	41.8	25.9	15.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garnett Elementary School)	49.2	31.6	17.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garnett)	50	28.6	21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garnett Elementary School)	49.2	31.6	17.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garnett)	50	25.7	24.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Garnett Elementary School)	75.4	44.6	30.8%
5th Grade Science (Garnett)	72.9	43.5	29.4%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garnett Elementary School)	41.8	41.2	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garnett)	39.1	38.3	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garnett Elementary School)	40	36.5	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garnett)	34.4	34.4	0%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	453	433	4.4%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	13	12	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	405	5.4%
Two or More Races	0	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	62.8%	8.7%

Schools Near Garnett Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 West Home Run Dr.	Garnett	66032	Anderson County	Garnett	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 448-3177	422	31	13.5	61.8%	392 (92.9%)	4 (0.9%)	17 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	50.1	326^th of 653 public elementary schools	50.1%		53.4	299^th of 660 public elementary schools	54.7%	27	52.5	35.0	33.3	38.5			38.9	74.4	20.0	33.3	19.2			33.7	46.0		46.0	$10,178	$2,866	$7,312
Greeley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 S Mary	Greeley	66033	Anderson County	Garnett	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 867-3460	46	6	7.3	65.2%	45 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)							26.3							10.5				$20,113	$4,293	$15,820
Central Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3521 Ellis Road	Richmond	66080	Franklin County	Central Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 869-3355	242	18	13.2	54.5%	215 (88.8%)	3 (1.2%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	64.4	202^nd of 653 public elementary schools	69.1%		35.1	452^nd of 660 public elementary schools	31.5%	250	52.8	47.2	36.7				46.1	66.7	36.1	32.1				46.0	64.5		64.5	$16,769	$880	$15,888
Parker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 North Center Ave.	Parker	66072	Linn County	Prairie View	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 898-3160	237	19	12.6	46.8%	215 (90.7%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	69.6	166^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.6%		64.3	200^th of 660 public elementary schools	69.7%	34	45.9	50.0	55.5				50.0	56.8	50.0	48.1				52.1	44.4		44.4	$15,052	$494	$14,558
Westphalia	Public	PK, KG-8	500 Liberty St.	Westphalia	66093	Anderson County	Garnett	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 489-2511	50	7	7.6	60.0%	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							36.7							20.0				$20,399	$2,767	$17,632
Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	603 E. Broad	Colony	66015	Anderson County	Crest	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 852-3529	184	13	14.4	60.3%	169 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	46.3	358^th of 653 public elementary schools	45.2%		39.2	414^th of 660 public elementary schools	37.3%	56	30.8	52.9	50.0	10.5	15.8	15.8	27.7	38.5	29.4	28.6	21.1	21.1	36.8	28.7	71.4	31.6	48.5	$10,763	$1,013	$9,751
Williamsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 North Louisa	Williamsburg	66095	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 746-5777	101	9	11.8	54.5%	89 (88.1%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	29.1	488^th of 653 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	444^th of 660 public elementary schools	32.7%	44	13.3	16.7	37.5				23.3	13.3	27.3	40.0				26.8	40.0		40.0	$14,926	$5,192	$9,734

Frequently Asked Questions about Garnett Elementary School

How many students attend Garnett Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Garnett Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Garnett Elementary School?

Students at Garnett Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Garnett Elementary School in?

Garnett

What schools do graduates of Garnett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Garnett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Anderson County Junior/Senior High School

Is Garnett Elementary School a good school?

Garnett Elementary School ranks 326^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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