At a glance
Reported students
377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310.5
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr: 377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Garden City. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Garden City. NCES reports 377 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.6%) and White (10.1%). English learners represent 48.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 48.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.1%
- Hispanic80.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Middle · Grades 05–06
367 reported students
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
425 reported students
Horace J. Good Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
583 reported students
Florence Wilson Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
376 reported students
Victor Ornelas Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
351 reported students
Alta Brown Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–04
336 reported students
Public schools near Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Ornelas Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 351 | 0.2 mi |
| Alta Brown Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 336 | 1.6 mi |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle Middle · Garden City | 07–08 | 425 | 2 mi |
| Horace J. Good Middle School Middle · Garden City | 07–08 | 583 | 2.3 mi |
| Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr Middle · Garden City | 05–06 | 367 | 2.8 mi |
| Holcomb Middle Middle · Holcomb | 06–08 | 227 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
What grades does Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr serve?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garden City.
How many students attend Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr reported 377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 377 students and 34.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr in?
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr is part of Garden City, based in Garden City, KS, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Victor Ornelas Elem (0.2 mi), Alta Brown Elem (1.6 mi), Kenneth Henderson Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.