At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310.5
Kenneth Henderson Middle: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
13.6:1 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
- 387
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Kenneth Henderson Middle
Kenneth Henderson Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Garden City. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Garden City. NCES reports 425 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 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to 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 (74.1%) and White (16.9%). English learners represent 37.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.14 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
- 37.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White16.9%
- Hispanic74.1%
- Black2.8%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Middle · Grades 05–08
377 reported students
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Middle · Grades 05–06
367 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Wilson Elem Elementary · Garden City | KG–04 | 376 | 0.3 mi |
| Jennie Wilson Elem Elementary · Garden City | PK–04 | 796 | 0.7 mi |
| Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr Middle · Garden City | 05–06 | 367 | 0.9 mi |
| Horace J. Good Middle School Middle · Garden City | 07–08 | 583 | 1.1 mi |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr Middle · Garden City | 05–08 | 377 | 2 mi |
| Holcomb Middle Middle · Holcomb | 06–08 | 227 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Henderson Middle
What grades does Kenneth Henderson Middle serve?
Kenneth Henderson Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garden City.
How many students attend Kenneth Henderson Middle?
Kenneth Henderson Middle reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 387 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kenneth Henderson Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 425 students and 31.14 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kenneth Henderson Middle 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72% 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle in?
Kenneth Henderson Middle 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 Kenneth Henderson Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florence Wilson Elem (0.3 mi), Jennie Wilson Elem (0.7 mi), Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.