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#935 of 1,294 schools in KS
Alta Brown Elem
Elementary School · Garden City · Garden City, KS
A Garden City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1110 East Pine, Garden City, KS 67846
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta Brown Elem score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alta Brown Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,507
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Gc Achieve at J.d. Adams HallEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Jennie Wilson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Abe Hubert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Brown Elem is listed in Garden City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Brown Elem
Alta Brown Elem is a public elementary school in Garden City, KS, part of Garden City, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Brown Elem
What grades does Alta Brown Elem serve?
Alta Brown Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Alta Brown Elem?
Alta Brown Elem has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Brown Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Brown Elem is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Brown Elem rank in KS?
Alta Brown Elem ranks #935 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Alta Brown Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Brown Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alta Brown Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Brown Elem has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alta Brown Elem a charter school?
No, Alta Brown Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta Brown Elem a Title I school?
No, Alta Brown Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Brown Elem?
87.3% of students at Alta Brown Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Finney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (620) 805-7200
- Area population (ZIP 67846)
- 34,276
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67846; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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