Plymell Elementary

Plymell Elementary serves 127 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Garden City, Kansas, delivering strong academic results in its rural setting. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 and 10 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that contributes to its impressive performance. The school has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #87 out of 1,298 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 93rd percentile.

This exceptional ranking reflects the school's academic score of 8.7 out of 10. Students demonstrate solid achievement across core subjects, with 57% reaching proficiency or above in math and 42% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Located at 20 West Plymell Road, the school serves a community with a median household income of $68,412 and a poverty rate of 13.4%.

The surrounding area has a median home value of $182,600, with 19% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Plymell Elementary's rural location in Finney County provides students with a close-knit educational environment while maintaining high academic standards that consistently outperform the majority of Kansas elementary schools.

With an enrollment of 127 students, Plymell Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Plymell Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.