Garden Plain Elem

gpe.usd267.com/

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Garden Plain Elementary, located at 700 Section Line in Garden Plain, Kansas, is a central educational hub within the Renwick Unified School District 267. Serving the local community, the school is known for fostering a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes close relationships between staff, students, and families. It provides a foundational K-6 learning experience designed to prepare children for their future academic endeavors within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the Garden Plain community, often serving as a focal point for local pride and engagement. With a commitment to core academic excellence and student development, Garden Plain Elementary prioritizes a supportive classroom environment that encourages both individual growth and community involvement. Its location in a quiet, rural setting allows for a focused educational experience while remaining connected to the broader resources of the Renwick school system.

445

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Plain Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Two or More	14

White
413 (92.8%)
Hispanic
17 (3.8%)
Two or More
14 (3.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Renwick
Phone:	(316)531-2261
Website:	http://gpe.usd267.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 49