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Garden City Elementary

Summary:

Garden City Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Garden City, Texas, serving 142 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Glasscock County Independent School District, which is ranked 14 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garden City Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in Texas, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's STAAR Reading proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades were 94.44%, 95.24%, and 80%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. Similarly, the school's STAAR Mathematics proficiency rates for the same grades were 66.67%, 55%, and 87.5%, compared to the state averages of 40.86%, 44.67%, and 48.96%. The school's STAAR Science proficiency rate for 5th grade was 60%, significantly higher than the state average of 26.29%.

Garden City Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $20,929 to $22,802 over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 8 to 8.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the state average. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic excellence and diverse student population, make Garden City Elementary an exceptional educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 240 W Bearkat Ave
       Garden City, TX  79739-0009

(432) 242-1022

District: Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,802 Help


Students who attend Garden City Elementary usually attend:

High:    Garden City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
38.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garden City Elementary ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (38.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary is 8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden City Elementary is $22,802.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garden City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden City Elementary 224th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Garden City Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd) 14th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garden City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.12 627th 3465 81.9%
2005 80.09 458th 3475 86.8%
2006 78.33 515th 3476 85.2%
2007 77.09 616th 3724 83.5%
2008 80.51 447th 3768 88.1%
2009 70.44 1074th 3884 72.3%
2010 73.40 886th 3937 77.5%
2011 69.35 1226th 4095 70.1%
2012 68.53 1227th 4206 70.8%
2013 63.82 1512th 4221 64.2%
2014 67.44 1336th 4260 68.6%
2015 61.87 1690th 4320 60.9%
2016 64.17 1560th 4286 63.6%
2017 75.53 849th 4329 80.4%
2018 85.51 510th 4359 88.3%
2019 82.02 622nd 4479 86.1%
2021 94.83 210th 4578 95.4%
2022 93.78 218th 4581 95.2%
2023 94.63 188th 4647 96.0%
2024 93.74 224th 4675 95.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.46 2739th 3226 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.64 2443rd 4264 42.7%
2019 68.62 878th 4309 79.6%
2021 76.20 579th 4451 87.0%
2023 83.80 326th 4521 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.12 370th 4306 91.4%
2019 85.84 424th 4348 90.2%
2021 90.92 305th 4499 93.2%
2022 79.36 712th 4561 84.4%
2023 90.93 287th 4588 93.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 2828th 4240 33.3%
2019 40.06 2668th 4295 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.11 815th 4319 81.1%
2019 69.17 1048th 4357 75.9%
2021 92.58 263rd 4498 94.2%
2022 96.15 95th 4563 97.9%
2023 94.39 159th 4585 96.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 1439th 4168 65.5%
2019 64.77 1124th 4188 73.2%
2021 77.73 591st 4329 86.3%
2022 73.12 789th 4376 82.0%
2023 90.32 208th 4401 95.3%
2024 85.54 330th 4431 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at Garden City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.63 169th 3127 94.6%
2019 78.26 476th 3142 84.9%
2021 94.35 48th 3082 98.4%
2022 94.61 29th 3082 99.1%
2023 86.08 213th 3106 93.1%
2024 84.66 242nd 3078 92.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Garden City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 170 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1990 143 0 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1991 160 0 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 155 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 167 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 152 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1995 155 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 155 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 145 0 1 90 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 142 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1999 139 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 114 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2001 117 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 100 2 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2003 100 2 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2004 92 0 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2005 98 0 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2006 91 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2007 91 0 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 94 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 70 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2010 72 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2011 81 0 0 79 0 0 0 0 160
2012 73 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 154
2013 87 0 0 80 0 0 0 0 167
2014 85 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 160
2015 88 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 169
2016 87 0 0 80 0 0 0 0 167
2017 91 0 0 66 0 0 0 0 157
2018 95 0 0 69 0 0 0 0 164
2019 83 0 0 66 0 0 0 0 149
2020 87 0 0 67 0 0 0 0 154
2021 78 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 139
2022 84 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 139
2023 82 0 0 59 0 0 1 0 142
2024 78 0 0 50 0 0 2 0 130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garden City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 255 n/a n/a n/a
1990 224 19.0 11.7 n/a
1991 243 18.6 13.0 n/a
1992 243 18.3 13.2 35.4
1993 264 19.0 13.9 47.3
1994 237 18.7 12.7 40.9
1995 235 17.0 13.8 45.5
1996 235 17.0 13.8 45.5
1997 236 17.9 13.2 39.4
1998 229 17.3 13.2 41.5
1999 228 19.7 11.6 43.4
2000 193 17.6 11.0 44.6
2001 189 14.3 13.2 41.8
2002 168 13.9 12.1 48.2
2003 168 13.9 12.1 48.2
2004 161 12.7 12.7 45.3
2005 167 13.7 12.2 50.9
2006 155 14.1 11.0 41.3
2007 160 13.8 11.6 45
2008 156 13.4 11.6 48.1
2009 142 13.4 10.5 42.3
2010 148 9.1 16.2 48.6
2011 160 8.8 18.1 37.5
2012 154 9.8 15.6 37.7
2013 167 13.8 12.0 50.9
2014 160 15.5 10.3 40
2015 169 17.0 9.9 34.9
2016 167 17.0 9.8 31.7
2017 157 15.5 10.1 31.8
2018 164 16.7 9.8 33.5
2019 149 15.8 9.3 30.9
2020 154 16.4 9.3 30.5
2021 139 16.3 8.5 25.2
2022 139 15.8 8.7 18
2023 142 17.5 8.0 14.1
2024 130 16.0 8.0 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garden City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 255 n/a n/a n/a
1990 224 19.0 11.7 n/a
1991 243 18.6 13.0 n/a
1992 243 18.3 13.2 35.4
1993 264 19.0 13.9 47.3
1994 237 18.7 12.7 40.9
1995 235 17.0 13.8 45.5
1996 235 17.0 13.8 45.5
1997 236 17.9 13.2 39.4
1998 229 17.3 13.2 41.5
1999 228 19.7 11.6 43.4
2000 193 17.6 11.0 44.6
2001 189 14.3 13.2 41.8
2002 168 13.9 12.1 48.2
2003 168 13.9 12.1 48.2
2004 161 12.7 12.7 45.3
2005 167 13.7 12.2 50.9
2006 155 14.1 11.0 41.3
2007 160 13.8 11.6 45
2008 156 13.4 11.6 48.1
2009 142 13.4 10.5 42.3
2010 148 9.1 16.2 48.6
2011 160 8.8 18.1 37.5
2012 154 9.8 15.6 37.7
2013 167 13.8 12.0 50.9
2014 160 15.5 10.3 40
2015 169 17.0 9.9 34.9
2016 167 17.0 9.8 31.7
2017 157 15.5 10.1 31.8
2018 164 16.7 9.8 33.5
2019 149 15.8 9.3 30.9
2020 154 16.4 9.3 30.5
2021 139 16.3 8.5 25.2
2022 139 15.8 8.7 18
2023 142 17.5 8.0 14.1
2024 130 16.0 8.0 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garden City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,490 (7.1%) $19,439 (92.9%) $20,929
2020 $1,404 (6.4%) $20,638 (93.6%) $22,042
2021 $1,665 (7.3%) $21,138 (92.7%) $22,802

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden City Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 622nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Garden City Elementary)5577
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))5577
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden City Elementary)8667
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))8667
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Garden City Elementary)6279
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))6279
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garden City Elementary)5267
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))5267
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Garden City Elementary)7496
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))7496
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garden City Elementary)8781
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))8781
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Garden City Elementary)5759
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))5759
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students149142
 4.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6659
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White8382
 1.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%14.1%
 16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden City Elementary

Yes! Garden City Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 224th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Garden City Elementary.

Students who attend Garden City Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Garden City High School

Students at Garden City Elementary are 60% White, 38% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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