Gardner

10 Church Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gardner serves 270 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gardner's student population of 270 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gardner is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gardner?
270 students attend Gardner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gardner students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner?
Gardner has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner offer ?
Gardner offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardner part of?
Gardner is part of Swansea School District.
In what neighborhood is Gardner located?
Gardner is located in the Ocean Grove neighborhood of Swansea, MA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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