Serving 1,087 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gardner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elm Street School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Gardner, MA, covering approximately 23 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner Elementary School's student population of 1,087 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,087 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Gardner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Elementary School's ranking?
Gardner Elementary School is ranked #1330 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gardner Elementary School often compared to?
Gardner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
1,087 students attend Gardner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gardner Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Elementary School?
Gardner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner Elementary School offer ?
Gardner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardner Elementary School part of?
Gardner Elementary School is part of Gardner School District.
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