How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology | Gardner Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gardner, MA | Gardner, MA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 123 | 1,087 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology | Gardner Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 53.7% |
| African American | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.1% | 31.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology | Gardner Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 205:1 | 362.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.8% | 19.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.