Excellent
#154 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 12% in state
Plymell Elementary
Elementary School · Garden City · Garden City, KS
A Garden City elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 W Plymell Rd, Garden City, KS 67846
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plymell Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plymell Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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 in Garden City
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Jones ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | Not available | 240 | Compare → |
| Edith Scheuerman ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | Not available | 178 | Compare → |
| Florence Wilson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| Jennie Barker ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Garden City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Plymell Elementary is listed in Garden City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymell Elementary
Plymell Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden City, KS, part of Garden City, serving approximately 127 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymell Elementary
What grades does Plymell Elementary serve?
Plymell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Plymell Elementary?
Plymell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymell Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plymell Elementary rank in KS?
Plymell Elementary ranks #154 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Plymell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Plymell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymell Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plymell Elementary a charter school?
No, Plymell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plymell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymell Elementary?
32.3% of students at Plymell Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Finney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (620) 805-7800
- 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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