Grand Star Elementary

www.usd231.com

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

361

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Star Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	101
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	14

White
218 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
101 (28.0 %)
Black
18 (5.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)

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)856-3750
Website:	http://www.usd231.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 39

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 65