Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Moonlight Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moonlight Elementary School serves the eastern part of Gardner, KS, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moonlight Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 13% 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
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moonlight Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moonlight Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#612 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonlight Elementary School's ranking?
Moonlight Elementary School is ranked #612 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Moonlight Elementary School often compared to?
Moonlight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nike Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Moonlight Elementary School?
320 students attend Moonlight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Moonlight Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moonlight Elementary School?
Moonlight Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moonlight Elementary School offer ?
Moonlight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moonlight Elementary School part of?
Moonlight Elementary School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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