Kenneth Henderson Middle

www.gckschools.com/

425 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Kenneth Henderson Middle School is a public educational institution located in Garden City, Kansas, serving students within the Garden City Public Schools (USD 457) district. As a middle school, the institution is dedicated to bridging the academic and social transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that supports early adolescent development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for secondary education while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and community responsibility.

The school operates as part of the broader Garden City school system, which is known for its commitment to diversity and providing robust academic and extracurricular opportunities to a growing student population. By utilizing the resources of the district, Kenneth Henderson Middle School focuses on student engagement through various programs and academic initiatives. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational development, maintaining communication through the district’s official portal to ensure students are equipped with the skills necessary for long-term success.

425

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenneth Henderson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	315
Black	12
Asian	23
Two or More	3

Hispanic
315 (74.1%)
White
72 (16.9%)
Asian
23 (5.4%)
Black
12 (2.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garden City
Phone:	(620)805-8500
Website:	http://www.gckschools.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 213