GRAND STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grand Star Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gardner Edgerton school district, located in Gardner, KS with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Grand Star Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Grand Star Elementary is a public school located in Gardner, Kansas, and is part of the Gardner Edgerton Unified School District 231. The school serves students in the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment. As part of USD 231, Grand Star Elementary adheres to the district’s broader commitment to fostering student achievement, character development, and academic excellence through a comprehensive curriculum tailored to elementary-aged learners.
The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. By utilizing the resources of the Gardner Edgerton school system, Grand Star emphasizes the importance of community involvement, teacher-student collaboration, and preparing young students for their future academic endeavors. Families interested in learning more about school programs, enrollment procedures, or district-wide initiatives can find detailed information on the official website at http://www.usd231.com.
For more information, contact Grand Star Elementary at (913) 856-3750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3750
http://www.usd231.com
GRAND STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gardner, KS with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gardner Edgerton
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 443 students
- White
- 66.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.