Very Good
#299 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 23% in state
Garnett Elementary School
Elementary School · Garnett · Garnett, KS
An elementary school in Garnett, KS where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
403 West Home Run Dr., Garnett, KS 66032
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garnett Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* 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
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garnett Elementary School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garnett), 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
$68,571
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose Philippine DuchesnePrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Greeley ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 46 | Compare → |
| WestphaliaEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 50 | 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.
Garnett
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garnett Elementary School is listed in Garnett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garnett Elementary School
Garnett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Garnett, KS, part of Garnett, serving approximately 422 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garnett Elementary School
What grades does Garnett Elementary School serve?
Garnett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Garnett Elementary School?
Garnett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garnett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garnett Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garnett Elementary School rank in KS?
Garnett Elementary School ranks #299 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Garnett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garnett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Garnett Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garnett Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Garnett Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garnett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garnett Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garnett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garnett Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Garnett Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (785) 448-3177
- Area population (ZIP 66032)
- 5,133
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 66032; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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