Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardiner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardiner Elementary serves the south part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardiner Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gardiner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardiner Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
23%
Black
17%
7%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardiner Elementary School's ranking?
Gardiner Elementary School is ranked #1185 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Gardiner Elementary School?
405 students attend Gardiner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gardiner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardiner Elementary School?
Gardiner Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gardiner Elementary School offer ?
Gardiner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardiner Elementary School part of?
Gardiner Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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