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#298 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 23% in state

Nike Elementary

Elementary School · Gardner Edgerton · Gardner, KS

A Gardner Edgerton elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19500 S. Gardner Road, Gardner, KS 66030

  • Math 54% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$12,892
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Nike Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nike Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardner), 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

$93,891

Median home value

$281,700

Median rent

$1,306/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–42.1 mi351Compare →
Moonlight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–42.1 mi330Compare →
Gardner ElemEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–42.6 mi321Compare →
Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–43.1 mi523Compare →

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
#5 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

Nike Elementary is listed in Gardner Edgerton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nike Elementary

Nike Elementary is a public elementary school in Gardner, KS, part of Gardner Edgerton, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nike Elementary

What grades does Nike Elementary serve?

Nike Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Nike Elementary?

Nike Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nike Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Nike Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nike Elementary rank in KS?

Nike Elementary ranks #298 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Nike Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Nike Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Nike Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nike Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nike Elementary a charter school?

No, Nike Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nike Elementary a Title I school?

No, Nike Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nike Elementary?

37.5% of students at Nike Elementary 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
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 66030)
25,964
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
32.3
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 66030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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