Gardner Edgerton School District
School District · Gardner, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Gardner Edgerton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gardner Edgerton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Edgerton Elem
Edgerton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grand Star Elementary
Gardner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gardner Elem
Gardner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#109 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,892
$2,362 vs Kansas median
District size
5,895 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Gardner Edgerton ranks #109 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Gardner Edgerton's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edgerton Elem (9.1/10), Grand Star Elementary (8.4/10), and Gardner Elem (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gardner Edgerton schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gardner Edgerton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgerton Elem | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Grand Star Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Gardner Elem | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Nike Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Sunflower Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Trail Ridge Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Madison Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Pioneer Ridge Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Wheatridge Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Moonlight Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gardner Edgerton
Gardner Edgerton is a Gardner, Kansas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,895 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $12,892 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Gardner Edgerton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edgerton Elem, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Gardner Edgerton students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gardner Edgerton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gardner Edgerton with test data.
Schools in Gardner Edgerton
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Gardner
- Total Enrollment
- 5,895
- Teachers (FTE)
- 445
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Gardner Edgerton has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gardner Edgerton?
The average composite rating for Gardner Edgerton is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gardner Edgerton?
Gardner Edgerton spends $12,892 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gardner Edgerton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gardner Edgerton is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gardner Edgerton?
Edgerton Elem is the highest-rated school in Gardner Edgerton with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Gardner Edgerton?
Across schools in Gardner Edgerton with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gardner Edgerton compare to other districts in Kansas?
Gardner Edgerton has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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