Gardiner Elem

School Overview
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.
403
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardiner Elem
Demographic Student Count
White73
Hispanic207
Black75
Asian3
Two or More39
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    207 (51.4 %)
  • Black
    75 (18.6 %)
  • White
    73 (18.1 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (9.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Wichita
Phone: (316)973-1700
Website: http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 39
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardiner Elem
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten39
Kindergarten55
Grade 173
Grade 262
Grade 360
Grade 456
Grade 558
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardiner Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19247.6%
Male21152.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)