GARDINER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gardiner Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 580 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Gardiner Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Gardiner Elementary is a public school located in the South-Central region of Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated on South Laura Street, the school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment. Like many schools in the USD 259 system, Gardiner Elementary is dedicated to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As a member of the largest school district in Kansas, Gardiner Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized educational goals set by USD 259. The school community works to engage families and encourage active participation in the learning process, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school calendar events, the district’s central website serves as the primary portal for official updates and school-specific communications.

For more information, contact Gardiner Elem at (316) 973-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.