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#1726 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gardner Elementary School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6528 MANSFIELD ST, Detroit, MI 48228
- Math 5% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gardner Elementary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gardner Elementary School 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$31,485
Median home value
$55,100
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
39.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Detroit Premier AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Oakman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| William Ford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 569 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #77 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gardner Elementary School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardner Elementary School
Gardner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardner Elementary School
What grades does Gardner Elementary School serve?
Gardner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gardner Elementary School?
Gardner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardner Elementary School rank in MI?
Gardner Elementary School ranks #1,726 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gardner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Gardner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardner Elementary School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Gardner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gardner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gardner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardner Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Gardner Elementary School 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.0%
- Phone
- (313) 581-4615
- Area population (ZIP 48228)
- 52,719
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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