Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Nike Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Nike Elementary serves the southeast part of Gardner, KS, covering an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nike Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nike Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nike Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nike Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#139 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Nike Elementary School's ranking?
Nike Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Nike Elementary School often compared to?
Nike Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moonlight Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Nike Elementary School?
365 students attend Nike Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Nike Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nike Elementary School?
Nike Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nike Elementary School offer ?
Nike Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nike Elementary School part of?
Nike Elementary School is part of Gardner Edgerton School District.
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