Gardner Edgerton School District
School District · Gardner, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#218 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,892
$2,362 vs Kansas median
District size
5,895 students
Much larger than Kansas median
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 5.7/10, Gardner Edgerton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nike Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Gardner Edgerton students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.
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 5.7/10. 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?
Nike Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gardner Edgerton with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Gardner Edgerton?
Across schools in Gardner Edgerton with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. 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 5.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
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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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