Garnett Elementary School

403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garnett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garnett Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garnett Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garnett Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#600 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garnett Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garnett Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Garnett Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garnett Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Garnett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garnett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garnett Elementary School's ranking?
Garnett Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Garnett Elementary School often compared to?
Garnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley Elementary School, Paola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Garnett Elementary School?
433 students attend Garnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Garnett Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garnett Elementary School?
Garnett Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garnett Elementary School offer ?
Garnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garnett Elementary School part of?
Garnett Elementary School is part of Garnett School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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