Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gardner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardner Elementary serves the northeast part of Gardner, KS, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gardner Elementary School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Gardner Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#267 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Elementary School's ranking?
Gardner Elementary School is ranked #267 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Gardner Elementary School often compared to?
Gardner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Star Elementary School, Wheatridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
304 students attend Gardner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gardner Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Elementary School?
Gardner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gardner Elementary School offer ?
Gardner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner Elementary School part of?
Gardner Elementary School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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