- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardner, KS
Grand Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grand Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200642002070
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Star Elementary earns 51/100 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.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Gardner · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Star Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Star Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Gardner, KS.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642002070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Grand Star Elementary held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200642002070 · Gardner, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 11.9:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students)
Grand Star Elementary held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Grand Star Elementary 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 380
Grand Star Elementary
380 students
What this shows Grand Star Elementary reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Star Elementary compares
Grand Star Elementary 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 | 45.2% | ▲ 6% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
17.6%
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Grand Star Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gardner Edgerton reports $12,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Star Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trail Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Star Elementary'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
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
Gardner Elem
Standard public school
304 students 12.2:1 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Star Elementary
How many students attend Grand Star Elementary?
Grand Star Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardner, KS. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Star Elementary 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 Grand Star Elementary?
45.2% of students at Grand Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grand Star Elementary is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Gardner, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Star Elementary?
Grand Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Grand Star Elementary rank among schools in Gardner?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Star Elementary ranks #3 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 Grand Star Elementary, 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.