Enrollment
1,794
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gardner, KS
Gardner Edgerton High
Federal NCES profile for Gardner Edgerton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200642000122
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardner Edgerton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Gardner · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardner Edgerton High has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner Edgerton High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Gardner, KS.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardner Edgerton High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardner Edgerton High
Gardner Edgerton High is a large high school in Gardner, Kansas, enrolling 1,794 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Kansas schools and 28% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,794 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gardner Edgerton also operates Trail Ridge Middle School (679 students) and Pioneer Ridge Middle School (548 students) alongside Gardner Edgerton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gardner Edgerton High compares
Gardner Edgerton High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,794
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Gardner Edgerton High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gardner Edgerton, which includes Gardner Edgerton High.
$13,254
Per student
-14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 68.3%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gardner Edgerton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheatridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Star Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardner Edgerton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gardner Edgerton High
How many students attend Gardner Edgerton High?
Gardner Edgerton High has 1,794 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gardner, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Edgerton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Edgerton High is 17.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardner Edgerton High?
27.9% of students at Gardner Edgerton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner Edgerton High?
The largest demographic group at Gardner Edgerton High is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Gardner, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner Edgerton High?
Gardner Edgerton High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gardner Edgerton High rank among public schools in Gardner?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner Edgerton High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Gardner, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gardner on the city page.
Is Gardner Edgerton High a good school?
Gardner Edgerton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Besides Gardner Edgerton High, Gardner Edgerton also operates Trail Ridge Middle School (679 students), Pioneer Ridge Middle School (548 students), and Madison Elementary (521 students). See the Gardner Edgerton district page for the complete list.
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