- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Gardiner Elem
Federal NCES profile for Gardiner Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000276
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardiner Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #22 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardiner Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Elem ranks #22 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Gardiner Elem held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 201299000276 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 11.9:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Gardiner Elem held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Gardiner Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 405
Gardiner Elem
405 students
What this shows Gardiner Elem reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardiner Elem compares
Gardiner Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 116% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 16.5%
White 16.3%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Gardiner Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardiner Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardiner Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardiner Elem
How many students attend Gardiner Elem?
Gardiner Elem has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardiner Elem?
92.3% of students at Gardiner Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardiner Elem?
The largest demographic group at Gardiner Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardiner Elem?
Gardiner Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gardiner Elem rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Elem ranks #22 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Gardiner Elem, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.