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#970 of 1,294 schools in KS
Gardiner Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1951 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211
- Math 14% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gardiner Elem score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gardiner Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,003
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Harry Street ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Anderson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Bostic Traditional Magnet ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 305 | 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.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #32 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gardiner Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardiner Elem
Gardiner Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #970 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardiner Elem
What grades does Gardiner Elem serve?
Gardiner Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gardiner Elem?
Gardiner Elem has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Elem is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardiner Elem rank in KS?
Gardiner Elem ranks #970 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Gardiner Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardiner Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Gardiner Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardiner Elem has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gardiner Elem a charter school?
No, Gardiner Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardiner Elem a Title I school?
No, Gardiner Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardiner Elem?
96.6% of students at Gardiner 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (316) 973-1700
- Area population (ZIP 67211)
- 18,691
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 67211; 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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