Excellent
#30 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 2% in state
Edgerton Elem
Elementary School · Gardner Edgerton · Edgerton, KS
A Gardner Edgerton elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 256, Edgerton, KS 66021
- Math 74% proficient (2025)
- Reading 77% proficient (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgerton Elem score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgerton Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,375
Median home value
$232,000
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Wellsville ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Gardner ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 321 | Compare → |
| Grand Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gardner Edgerton
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgerton Elem is listed in Gardner Edgerton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgerton Elem
Edgerton Elem is a public elementary school in Edgerton, KS, part of Gardner Edgerton, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgerton Elem
What grades does Edgerton Elem serve?
Edgerton Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Edgerton Elem?
Edgerton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgerton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgerton Elem is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgerton Elem rank in KS?
Edgerton Elem ranks #30 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Edgerton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgerton Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edgerton Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgerton Elem has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgerton Elem a charter school?
No, Edgerton Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgerton Elem a Title I school?
No, Edgerton Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgerton Elem?
38.6% of students at Edgerton Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (913) 856-3500
- Area population (ZIP 66021)
- 2,792
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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