Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Georgia Matthews 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia Matthews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Georgia Matthews Elementary School's student population of 109 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Georgia Matthews 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 Georgia Matthews Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
78%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
13%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Matthews Elementary School's ranking?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Georgia Matthews Elementary School often compared to?
Georgia Matthews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Georgia Matthews Elementary School?
109 students attend Georgia Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Georgia Matthews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Matthews Elementary School?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Georgia Matthews Elementary School offer ?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Georgia Matthews Elementary School part of?
Georgia Matthews Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
School Reviews
2 2/2/2007
Not the greatest of schools. The school staff are way too laid back especially on bullying and treat the schools recess as their own; they can usually be found talking to each other, while the children run amock. Academics is decent and is at par for an average school. USD 457 as a whole does not have advance classes for the advanced student and treat such subjects as taboo.
One main reason for the schools laid back policy is their principal and her inadequacate responses to this parent's concerns. The principal does not take a stand on issues that require her to take action against any of the school staff. The school is not recomended and USD 457 as a whole should be avoided because your child will be ill prepared for college, unless, it is suffice for your child to work at the meat packing plants when he or she graduates high school.
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