How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gardner Elementary | Sunflower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gardner, KS | Gardner, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 304 | 293 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.4% | 23.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gardner Elementary | Sunflower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,882 | $12,882 |
| District | Gardner Edgerton School District 231 | Gardner Edgerton School District 231 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gardner Elementary | Sunflower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 73.7% |
| African American | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gardner Elementary | Sunflower Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 317:1 | 348:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.