Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jennie Barker Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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-6
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jennie Barker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jennie Barker Elementary School's student population of 165 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jennie Barker Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennie Barker Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
51%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
42%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennie Barker Elementary School's ranking?
Jennie Barker Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jennie Barker Elementary School often compared to?
Jennie Barker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles O Stones Intermediate Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Jennie Barker Elementary School?
165 students attend Jennie Barker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jennie Barker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jennie Barker Elementary School?
Jennie Barker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jennie Barker Elementary School offer ?
Jennie Barker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jennie Barker Elementary School part of?
Jennie Barker Elementary School is part of Garden City School District.
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