Gertrude Walker Elem

www.gckschools.com/

186 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Gertrude Walker Elementary School, located in Garden City, Kansas, is part of the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural community of Southwest Kansas. It is committed to providing a comprehensive K–4 education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

As a neighborhood school, Gertrude Walker Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to engage young learners. By fostering a culture of collaboration and high expectations, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community pride and lifelong learning for all its students.

186

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gertrude Walker Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	116
Black	31
Asian	17
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
116 (62.4%)
Black
31 (16.7%)
Asian
17 (9.1%)
White
12 (6.5%)
Two or More
9 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garden City
Phone:	(620)805-7600
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gertrude Walker Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gertrude Walker Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	103	55.4%
Male	83	44.6%

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