- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardner, KS
Gardner Elem
Federal NCES profile for Gardner Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200642000120
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardner Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Gardner · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardner Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner Elem ranks #5 of 6 schools in Gardner, KS.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Gardner Elem grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 200642000120 · Gardner, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.2:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students)
Gardner Elem grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Gardner Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardner Edgert
Gardner Edgerton High
1,794 students
- Trail Ridge Mi 679
Trail Ridge Middle School
679 students
- Pioneer Ridge 548
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
548 students
- Madison Elemen 521
Madison Elementary
521 students
- Wheatridge Mid 517
Wheatridge Middle School
517 students
- This school 304
Gardner Elem
304 students
What this shows Gardner Elem reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardner Elem compares
Gardner Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Kansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Gardner Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Gardner Edgerton reports $12,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardner Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trail Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardner Elem'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
Similar other schools in Gardner
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Grand Star Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nike Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 13:1 students per teacher
Moonlight Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary
Standard public school
293 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gardner Elem
How many students attend Gardner Elem?
Gardner Elem has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardner, KS. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elem is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Gardner Elem?
36.5% of students at Gardner Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner Elem?
The largest demographic group at Gardner Elem is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Gardner, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner Elem?
Gardner Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Gardner Elem rank among schools in Gardner?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner Elem ranks #5 of 6 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 schools in Gardner on the city page.
What other schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Besides Gardner Elem, Gardner Edgerton also operates Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students), Trail Ridge Middle School (679 students), and Pioneer Ridge Middle School (548 students). See the Gardner Edgerton district page for the complete list.