Madison Elementary

www.usd231.com

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Madison Elementary School is a public primary school located in Gardner, Kansas, serving as part of the Gardner Edgerton Unified School District (USD 231). Situated at 800 W. Madison St., the school plays a foundational role in the local community by providing early childhood and elementary education. It reflects the district's broader commitment to academic excellence and student development, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment for children in the surrounding neighborhoods.

As a member of the USD 231 school system, Madison Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on integrating modern educational standards with community-centered values. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging personal growth and social development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, curriculum specifics, enrollment procedures, or district-wide news, the official website at http://www.usd231.com serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

523

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	37
Black	28
Asian	9
Two or More	35

White
414 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (7.1 %)
Two or More
35 (6.7 %)
Black
28 (5.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gardner Edgerton
Phone:	(913)856-0400
Website:	http://www.usd231.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 99