Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilroads Gardens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
22%
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
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Wilroads Gardens Elementary School?
109 students attend Wilroads Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wilroads Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilroads Gardens Elementary School?
Wilroads Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilroads Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Wilroads Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilroads Gardens Elementary School part of?
Wilroads Gardens Elementary School is part of Dodge City School District.
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