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Gardner Edgerton School District

231 East Madison Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gardner Edgerton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,891 students in Gardner Edgerton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Gardner Edgerton School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
5,891 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
432 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gardner Edgerton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#102 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
31%
34%
32%
28%
31%
94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,806 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,558
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,806
$17,192

Best Gardner Edgerton School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19500 S. Gardner Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Nelson
Edgerton, KS 66021
(913) 856-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
218 E Shawnee
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Grand Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 East Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3750
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 W. Madison St.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Grades: PK-4
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
775 North Center
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Grades: 5-8
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Moonlight Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17960 S Moonlight Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1010.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
495 E. Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Grades: 5-8
| 684 students
Rank: #1111.
Gardner Edgerton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 N. Waverly Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,766 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gardner Edgerton School District?
Gardner Edgerton School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,891 students.
What is the rank of Gardner Edgerton School District?
Gardner Edgerton School District is ranked #114 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner Edgerton School District?
73% of Gardner Edgerton School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gardner Edgerton School District?
Gardner Edgerton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Gardner Edgerton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,806 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,891 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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