Moonlight Elementary School

17960 S Moonlight Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Moonlight Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Moonlight Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 8% 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)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Moonlight Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moonlight Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
29%
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
8%
7%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moonlight Elementary School's ranking?
Moonlight Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
330 students attend Moonlight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Moonlight Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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